Bhopal’s Travelers Warned After Expired Bread Served on Shatabdi
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Food safety on public transport matters to every commuter in Bhopal, and a recent incident on a premium train has sparked calls for stricter oversight.
🍞 Expired bread scandal on Shatabdi
Seventy‑four passengers on the Delhi‑Bhopal Shatabdi Express received bread that had passed its expiry date. Indian Railways fined the catering contractor and opened an inquiry into the lapse. The episode raised concerns about food quality standards on Indian trains. [1]
🔎 IRCTC penalises caterer, orders probe
The Hans India reported that IRCTC penalised the Shatabdi caterer after confirming the use of expired bread. An investigation was ordered to determine how the substandard food reached passengers. The move underscores authorities’ intent to enforce stricter compliance. [8]
Sources: [1] NDTV · [8] The Hans India
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Sources: NDTV, The Hans India