Coronavirus disease is slowly but steadily becoming one of the biggest global health hazards of 2020. An infection caused by the novel COVID-19 virus, it spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge of an infected person. Most countries across the globe are battling this pandemic with a lockdown and by encouraging basic hygienic practices. While travelling in the wake of Coronavirus comes with several risks attached to it, sometimes travelling cannot be avoided. In such a scenario, it is advisable to avail one of the best and safest travel food services in the country, i.e. IRCTC eCatering service. By adhering to the government guidelines to maintain hygiene and quality of food, IRCTC eCatering is ensuring safe and healthy delivery of food on your train seat. Wondering how we’re combating this pandemic? Take a look things we’re doing for every passenger’s safety

Despite maintaining the utmost personal hygiene as per FSSAI’s food safety norms/ standards, IRCTC eCatering service has geared up its quality checks further. From increased use of disinfectant to adequate provision of sanitizers, we’re doing our best to ensure that the food packets remain germs free. All our 500 plus restaurant partners have been advised to ensure proper packaging of food items and to avoid the use of loose items as much as possible. Entry of any unauthorized persons/ vendors is also strictly prohibited. While we’re doing our bit to help the country in times of crisis, let’s not forget that we’re in this together.

Here are a few precautions you can take to prevent the spread of Coronavirus while eating in the train.

Wash your hands thoroughly both before and after each meal. As per the WHO guidelines, one must wash their hands every 30 minutes for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.

Keep an alcohol-based sanitizer handy and cleanse your hands frequently to avoid any germs or bacteria to remain on the skin.

Avoid touching any surface as much as possible. Refrain from touching your face, eyes, nose and other articles around you to prevent the transmission of virus.

Order only from IRCTC eCatering Food On Track app or web service* and complete the payment online to avoid any contact with currency notes.

Offering travellers a wide range of meals and snacks for the train journey in the most hygienic way possible has always been our goal. Using only fresh ingredients to prepare the meals, all our restaurant partners deliver only high quality food that is both tasty and healthy. So, order without worry and eat to your heart’s content. By following just a few basic precautions, we can ensure that India comes out of this crisis unscathed. Just remember that if you want to order food on the train, then IRCTC eCatering service is the best travel food service in India. Enjoy a multitude of options from all your favourite restaurants and get spoilt for choice! To make the most of this online food delivery, download the ‘Food On Track’ app and place your food orders on the go! Alternatively, you can visit the IRCTC eCatering website that is www.ecatering.irctc.co.in or call on 1323.

*In the wake of Coronavirus, IRCTC has decided to order the closure of all onboarding catering services in mail or express trains from 22nd March onwards till further notice. The service will resume soon and all the necessary preventive measures will be taken.