Passenger Finds Fungus in Yoghurt on Vande Bharat Express; IRCTC Responds
A passenger on the Vande Bharat Express, Harshad Topkar, has raised concerns after discovering fungus-infested yoghurt served as part of his executive class meal. Pictures shared by Topkar on social media showed a green layer on top of the yoghurt. Another image shows the thali the passenger received while travelling.
The incident caught the attention of Rail Seva and Northern Railway, prompting a prompt response from Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
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— Harshad Topkar (@hatopkar) March 5, 2024
traveling to Vande Bharat from Dehradun to Anad vihar in the executive class today. Found greenish layer most probably fungus in the amul yogurt served. This is not expected from the Vande Bharat service pic.twitter.com/ScwR1C0rlz
IRCTC issued an apology for the inconvenience, explaining that the onboard supervisor replaced the yoghurt immediately, and the pack was within the expiry date.
Last month, a passenger travelling from Rani Kamlapati to Jabalpur Junction on Vande Bharat Express on February 1 found a dead cockroach in the meal served by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
The matter is now being addressed with the manufacturer. This incident highlights a recurring concern regarding the quality of meals on Vande Bharat Express.
