IRCTC resumes cooking on trains due to LPG shortage

Source:The Economic Times

02 — Who / Subject

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)

03 — Where / Locus

India

04 — When / Temporality

June 8, 2026

05 — Why / Core Summary

"IRCTC has resumed cooking meals inside moving trains. Electric induction stoves are being used instead of LPG. The shift is a response to a significant shortage of commercial LPG cylinders."

Conflict Analysis

Operational shift in Indian railways to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

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IRCTC resumes cooking on trains due to LPG shortage