{"id":206850,"date":"2026-03-12T14:40:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=206850"},"modified":"2026-03-12T14:40:30","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:10:30","slug":"train-menus-under-threat-lpg-shortage-forces-indian-railways-to-switch-to-induction-and-microwave-cooking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/train-menus-under-threat-lpg-shortage-forces-indian-railways-to-switch-to-induction-and-microwave-cooking\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Menus Under Threat; LPG Shortage Forces Indian Railways to Switch to Induction and Microwave Cooking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The ripple effects of the Middle East conflict have hit India\u2019s railway pantry cars, as the threat of an LPG shortage looms large. To mitigate the impact, railway authorities have issued directives to switch to induction cooktops and microwaves for food preparation. Furthermore, IRCTC has instructed catering services to prioritize \u2018Ready-to-Eat\u2019 meals for passengers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the central government maintains that there is no actual gas shortage and that cylinders are being delivered within 48-60 hours of booking, the proactive shift by the railways suggests otherwise. This change raises concerns about the future of traditional hot meals, such as fresh rice and fish or meat curries, which have been staples of long-distance rail travel. Whether these technological substitutions can maintain the quality and variety expected by passengers remains a major point of debate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ripple effects of the Middle East conflict have hit India\u2019s railway pantry cars, as the threat of an LPG shortage looms large. To mitigate the impact, railway authorities have issued directives to switch to induction cooktops and microwaves for food preparation. 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