Vande Bharat Express: Regional Flavors Now Onboard, From Sandesh to Kashmiri Pulao

• Indian Railways introduces regional cuisine on Vande Bharat trains, offering local flavors based on the train's origin.
• Passengers can now enjoy dishes like Kashmiri Pulao from Katra, Bengali Sandesh from Howrah, and Idiyappam from Mangaluru.
• This initiative is part of the '52 Reforms in 52 Weeks' plan by the Ministry of Railways, focusing on improving catering and onboard service.
• The new menus are currently vegetarian and launched on six pairs of Vande Bharat trains as a pilot project.
• The Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route will also feature distinct Bengali and Assamese cuisines.

Why It Matters: Vande Bharat trains now offer diverse regional cuisines, enhancing the travel experience with local flavors.