A routine yet revelatory inspection at Kota’s Platform 1 brought the Awadh Express pantry car under fire. Connecting key states like Maharashtra and Bihar, the train’s food service was exposed for serving decayed potatoes, eggs, and other perishables to unsuspecting passengers.
Led by Kishor Kumar Patel, the commercial team alongside health and catering experts conducted a thorough probe. Findings painted a grim picture: subpar ingredients stored in unsanitary environs, breaching every safety protocol.
Unfit foods—ranging from spoiled aloo to tainted pulses—were rapidly impounded and neutralized under supervision, averting a public health crisis. Saurabh Jain, senior commercial manager, emphasized the gravity of the violations.
The vendor now grapples with heavy fines, strict directives, and potential blacklisting. Onlookers from IRCTC and station staff witnessed the methodical takedown.
Railways vows relentless monitoring, placing passenger wellness at the forefront. Such interventions not only punish negligence but fortify trust in India’s vast rail network, one raid at a time.