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Indian Railways cracks down on catering violations, finds unauthorised vendors during surprise train inspections
Updated On: 28 August, 2026 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
IRCTC’s Quick Response Team has intensified surprise inspections across trains in the West Zone, detecting unauthorised vendors and catering staff without prescribed uniforms and valid ID cards. Service providers have been directed to take corrective action

IRCTC said violations would attract immediate corrective and punitive action. Pic/ Special Arrangement
The IRCTC Quick Response Team (QRT) has intensified surprise inspections across trains in the West Zone, detecting violations related to unauthorised vendors, staff uniforms, and identification cards.
During an inspection of Train No 22938, operated by Rathore Caterers, at Vadodara station on August 11, two unauthorised vendors were found onboard without prescribed uniforms and valid ID cards. IRCTC recorded the violation and initiated action against the service provider.


