The behemoth that is the Indian Railways has for long been the most preferred travel option for almost all Indians. Hailed as the largest railway network at one time till it was overtaken by networks from other countries, the Indian Railways ferry lakhs of people to and from their destinations every day.

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2015 -- However, the railways have not been able to keep up with the growing population and demand of the country. And with the advent of low-cost airlines, the common man and woman is now opting to fly out to his destination rather than taking the scenic route on a train.

Here are 6 reasons other than low-cost airlines why people are not taking the trains anymore:

1. Ticket issues: Most trips are planned on the spur of the moment and every time one sits down to book a train via IRCTC or even go to the railway station to book their ticket, they invariably get a waitlisted ticket. It is only in cases where the trip is planned months in advance when one can get a confirmed ticket. And we all know how many trips we have planned months in advance, right?

Interestingly, the Indian Railways knows how many coaches each train has and how many seats each coach has, still that doesn't stop if from overbooking the trains. Instead of doing that, the Indian Railways would do better to streamline its system by limiting the number of ticket sales per train to the capacity of each train. Maybe it can learn a few things from the many airlines and their ticketing system.

2. Safety records: It is not just train accidents that make the people opt for a flight to their destination, but also the rising number of crimes against women that are reported almost on a daily basis from some train or the other.

3. Dirty toilets: Despite the fact that the Indian Railways has been in operation for a long time now, the one thing that has not changed in almost any train is the toilet. They are dirty, they stink and worse, a person is supposed to squat above a hole and do his business. The trains' rocking motion doesn't help either. The railways need to take a long hard look at the toilets in the trains and perhaps come up with a cleaner, less stinkier alternative.

4. Food: If the toilets are bad, the food is worse. One look at the pantry will put you off railways food forever. With cockroaches having a free run all over the pantry car and rats giving them company, one wonders about the hygiene of the food being served in the trains. The situation is far worse in long-distance trains where the water that is served to the people is stored in rusted containers above the pantry car.

5. Faster travel options: Trains run on rails and as such can run at a limited speed. The longer the distance to travel, the longer time it will take. Our fastest train is the Bhopal Shatabdi Express which runs at 150kmph. These days we have cars that can easily do that same speed and reach the destination at more or less the same time. Why would anyone want to take a train in this situation? Also, why would anyone want to spend two days cooped up in a train when one can reach their destination in two hours by air?

6. Inordinate delays: It's almost always a matter of celebration when a train arrives on time anywhere. Even the premium Rajdhanis and Shatabdis can not always be trusted. What happens to the lower category trains is only to be imagined. Then there are the frequent dharnas and demonstrations whose first target is the Indian railway tracks, thereby holding back trains for hours. The addition of dozens of trains every year without laying enough tracks for them is another reason why trains seldom make it on time.

On being asked of more plans, the managing director took the chance and said, "I think we already have covered many of the places, stations and trains, but there is always something to work on. We are adding more vendors for the moment for the existing stations and are increasing the number of trains and stations. Our sincere apologies to those who haven't been able to taste our services yet, but we will soon reach you. At the same, all customers visiting RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) can now check their PNR system and railway reservation seat availability on our website along with other Indian Railways services. We have more plans, and the team will be in touch for the same."

RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) is working on its increased vendor list, but what probably the team is more concerned is the coverage of more trains. For the large stations, they have more than a few choices of vendors in vegetarian and non- vegetarian sections, but for some of the routes, especially the religious ones, there are more options, as well. The company is already doing its bit in offering everything about Indian Railways services on their website, but it remains to be seen how they add more choices and bring more food options.

About Train Food
RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) is one of the leading websites in India offering the choice of ordering food online for trains and stations. They have covered more than 2000 trains and have plans for more in days to come along with coverage of other stations in different parts of the country. Customers of their website can also check for PNT status and railway reservation seat availability for all trains online, as well.

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In a bid to offer more freedom of choice, the Railways will now give the option of online ordering, as e-catering has been introduced across 108 select trains on an experimental basis.

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/02/2015 -- Dominos on board. Consumers can log into the website of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) at the time of the booking of the train tickets and pre-book their meal that will be delivered on these select trains. Also, the Railways plans to cover most stations to offer water vending machines for clean drinking water at low cost.

Dominos Pizza has become one of the first organised food services company to have come on board to serve its pizzas to consumers on select trains. Harneet Singh Rajpal, SVP (Marketing), Dominos Pizza, told BusinessLine, "We are doing a limited trial along on 19 trains and 12 stations. This is qualitatively a big opportunity and we are positive, but we cannot ascertain its quantum without a trial for consumer response and also logistical feasibility of delivering hot and tasty pizzas on train seats."

Other food services companies believe this will provide a boost for the sector. Added Sahil Gilani, Director (Marketing & Sales), Gits Foods, said, "Using modern technology to give better meal options will not just enhance the food quality and overall experience in trains but also give a great boost to the food industry."

Manish Rathi, CEO and co-founder, RailYatri.in, added, "The Ministry's efforts to introduce additional food options through organised food chains will make travel more convenient and in line with global standards."

In addition, the Delhi Division of the Railways is taking up a project for introducing on-board entertainment on select Shatabadi trains on license fee basis and depending on the response, will extend it to other Shatabadi trains. Just last month, entertainment company Eros had said that it has tied up with RailTel to launch its video streaming services ErosNow for train passengers. In addition, the Railways has roped in National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi, to design bed linen as part of its programme to improve design, quality and cleanliness of bed linen within the next six months.

RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) is working on its increased vendor list, but what probably the team is more concerned is the coverage of more trains. For the large stations, they have more than a few choices of vendors in vegetarian and non- vegetarian sections, but for some of the routes, especially the religious ones, there are more options, as well. The company is already doing its bit in offering everything about Indian Railways services on their website, but it remains to be seen how they add more choices and bring more food options.

About Train Food
RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) is one of the leading websites in India offering the choice of ordering food online for trains and stations. They have covered more than 2000 trains and have plans for more in days to come along with coverage of other stations in different parts of the country. Customers of their website can also check for PNT status and railway reservation seat availability for all trains online, as well.

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RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) talks of its huge plans to offer train passengers choices of best food in different parts of the country in their exclusive interaction with the press.

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/17/2015 -- For more than couple of years now, RailTiffin(http://railtiffin.com/) has been working on improving the options for passengers of Indian railways, and the entire celebrated the good aspect with a press meet. With a complete team of honchos and team heads in attendance, the RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) people talked on a lot of things related to the website and the range of services. For starters, the company talked of their prime service, which is all about offering quality food on trains though a network of trusted vendors.

"At RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/), we have devised the perfect recipe for your train journeys. Millions of passengers use train as their only choice of traveling, and it is kind of shame that after 60 years, the choices of food in Indian Railways remains limited. Today, after working for two years, we are proud to say that those willing to have quality food on board can now have it. Yes, we are one of the only services in business to offer that kind of options to customers. From the choice of Jain and vegetarian meals to non-vegetarian and other cuisine choices, we have everything for you," said the marketing head.

On being asked of more plans, the managing director took the chance and said, "I think we already have covered many of the places, stations and trains, but there is always something to work on. We are adding more vendors for the moment for the existing stations and are increasing the number of trains and stations. Our sincere apologies to those who haven't been able to taste our services yet, but we will soon reach you. At the same, all customers visiting RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) can now check their PNR system and railway reservation seat availability on our website along with other Indian Railways services. We have more plans, and the team will be in touch for the same."

RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) is working on its increased vendor list, but what probably the team is more concerned is the coverage of more trains. For the large stations, they have more than a few choices of vendors in vegetarian and non- vegetarian sections, but for some of the routes, especially the religious ones, there are more options, as well. The company is already doing its bit in offering everything about Indian Railways services on their website, but it remains to be seen how they add more choices and bring more food options.

About Train Food
RailTiffin (http://railtiffin.com/) is one of the leading websites in India offering the choice of ordering food online for trains and stations. They have covered more than 2000 trains and have plans for more in days to come along with coverage of other stations in different parts of the country. Customers of their website can also check for PNT status and railway reservation seat availability for all trains online, as well.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Mumbai, Maharashtra -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/16/2015 -- The facility of ordering food online during train travel has eased the eating woes of several passengers by ensuring that get healthy and hygienic diet even while travelling. However, in order to make the most of this service and avoid any disappointments, passengers should gain information about the menu options and the serving time required for the same prior to placing their order.

Passengers also need to be aware of whether or not they will get their choice of veg and non-veg food served at a particular station. Since the service is relatively new, not every station across the country offers this facility. As such it is important to enquire get details about the stations where the food would be delivered on specific routes as well as the kind of food that would available along with the minimum delivery time required.

When it comes to gaining information about the items on menu, most online service providers list the items along with the minimum order delivery time. For exampling passengers who want to order for food delivery at Aurangabad railway station would have to place the anywhere between 1 to 2 hours before the scheduled arrival of their train at that station. The exact timing depends on the items they order and the number of people for whom the food needs to be prepared.

About Rail Tiffin - Order Train Food Online
We, at RailTiffin believe that "Each of the journeys' of each of these 3 million passengers is a special movie in itself". RailTiffin has come into existence, to add spice and comfort to these 3 million stories every day. We believe that travelling in a train is best enjoyed when we travel tension and hassle free. In a world, where people are fast moving to comfortable ways of living in their everyday lives, getting a simple desired meal during train travel still remains a problem.

With RailTiffin our favourite meals are just a click away. Simply enter our PNR or our train number and select our station for delivery. We may even place our order over phone. Founded by management graduates, the team at RailTiffin is committed to deliver highest standards in customer experience and enhance our journey. To prove this, we guarantee delivery or we pay upto 200% of the order value!

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