दौड़ती है हिमालय तट से सागर, हमसफ़र हर राह पर, हवाई जहाज़ों को त्याग कर, करो अक्सर, भारतीय रेल में सफर. - Arpit P

This matter needs investigation. I clearly remember reading in the Menu circular from IRCTC that even in Rajdhani where the short distance traveller has not paid for any catering charges, a cup of tea or coffee should be provided by the contractor as a matter of courtesy.

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