Opt for 'No Food' on IRCTC to Save on Train Tickets

When booking a ticket via IRCTC, you can choose the ‘No Food’ option if you do not wish to avail of the train's catering service. This allows you to avoid the applicable catering charges and gives you the flexibility to carry your own preferred meals.

Many passengers prefer not to opt for railway meals during their journeys but are often unaware of how to remove the catering charge if they don't want the food, as the ‘No Food’ option is not always immediately obvious during the IRCTC booking process. If you are planning a train journey and do not wish to have railway meals, you can save money by utilizing this specific IRCTC feature while booking your ticket. However, please note that this option may not be available for every train or every booking.

During the IRCTC booking process, the ‘No Food’ option may appear on the page dedicated to Passenger Details or Catering Services. Here is how you can select this option:

How to select the ‘No Food’ option on IRCTC?

• First, open the IRCTC website or the Rail Connect app.
• Select your train and travel date to begin the booking process.
• Proceed to the ‘Passenger Details’ page to continue with your booking.
• Scroll down the page to locate the section related to ‘Other Preferences’ or ‘Catering Service’.
• If this facility is available for your train, select the ‘No Food’ option.
• Before making the payment, carefully review the complete fare breakdown.
• Verify that the catering charge associated with the meal has been removed.
• Proceed with the payment for the ticket only after confirming that all details are correct.

What are the benefits of choosing ‘No Food’?

If the ticket fare includes catering charges and you do not require the meal, using this option allows you to save money. This is particularly beneficial for passengers who prefer carrying homemade food or wish to purchase meals of their choice from outside sources during the journey. In such a case, if you choose not to avail of the meal service, you can avoid the applicable catering charges. This can also help reduce food waste.

The 'No Food' option is not available on every train.

Please note that the 'No Food' option is not currently available for all trains and ticket types, as it depends on factors such as the specific train, the class of travel, and the booking features. Therefore, if you do not see the 'No Food' option during booking, it is likely that the facility is not offered for that particular train or booking.