Surprise check finds private catering firm cooking food on-board in premium train against norms

RK Associates illegally cooked food on the Poorva Express train. They used LPG cylinders, violating a 2022 Railway Board order. The catering company was contracted to serve pre-prepared food. IRCTC issued a warning after a previous inspection. The company ignored the warning. Railway officials emphasize the fire risk of on-board cooking.