Vande Bharat Express Food Scare? Woman Claims Severe Allergy, Child Falls Ill After Train Meal (See Pics)
A woman alleged she suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating food on a Vande Bharat Express, while her two-year-old son fell ill during the journey. IRCTC said the meal was ‘satisfactory,’ but the passenger’s viral post has raised fresh concerns over onboard food safety.
A passenger’s shocking health complaint aboard the Vande Bharat Express has sparked fresh concerns over food safety on Indian trains. The woman, identified by her X handle @AyushiS54377868, claimed she suffered a severe allergic reaction after eating lunch onboard Train No. 22500 from Varanasi to Deoghar on March 27. She said her lips became visibly swollen, calling the situation potentially life-threatening. Her two-year-old son also reportedly fell ill and suffered diarrhoea during the journey. Sharing images and a doctor’s prescription online, she said she needed hospital treatment within 24 hours. The passenger also raised concerns about the drinking water, claiming it tasted unusual. Responding to the viral post, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation said the food was inspected and “found satisfactory,” with no other complaints reported. IRCTC Fined INR 10 Lakh Over Poor Food Quality on Vande Bharat Express After Passenger Complaint.
Vande Bharat Food Row: Woman Alleges Allergy, Child Falls Ill on Train
@RailwaySeva @drmljn Kindly look into the matter urgently. I was travelling in Vande Bharat 22500 E1 coach on 27.3.26 and after consuming lunch, I developed a severe allergy which could have been life threatening. My Son (2 yrs) too developed diarrhoea. (Photo attached for ref) pic.twitter.com/KBdyppDq4m
— The_Mediocre_Fille (@AyushiS54377868) March 30, 2026
@IRCTCofficial @RailwaySeva @RailMinIndia @K44869654Kumar Worst quality food provided on vande bharat express and insensitive attitude of staff towards complaints. This is my medical prescription describing severe allergy after consuming food in Vande Bharat 22500. pic.twitter.com/ddfg2mMUC9
— The_Mediocre_Fille (@AyushiS54377868) March 31, 2026
Lunch on Train No. 22500 BSB-DGHR Vande Bharat Express (Coach E1) on 27.03.2026 was checked & found satisfactory. No other complaints received reg. Quality/Hygiene or safety of food on the day.
— IRCTC (@IRCTCofficial) March 30, 2026
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