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A tea-themed food plaza was commissioned by the IRCTC on the occasion of PM Narendra Modi’s birthday at Vadnagar railway station in Gujarat. Once believed to have been the place where his humble beginnings involved selling tea to passengers, the eatery aims to pay an ode to his roots by serving a wide assortment of teas; some of which include Earl Grey, jasmine and green tea varieties. The station, located in Modi’s hometown, was inaugurated by him in 2021 and has since aimed to ensure that passengers are provided with services which make them comfortable, including the latest initiative.
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In an official statement released to the press, it was quoted that, “Under the visionary leadership of the Minister of Railways and the guidance of IRCTC’s Chairman Managing Director, Sanjay Kumar Jain, IRCTC is continuously taking new initiatives to provide world-class facilities and excellent services to passengers.” The food plaza, which can comfortably seat 52 passengers at one time, is spread over 383 square meters and has a vintage tea stall as its most sought-after attraction - reminiscent of the ambience of traditional corner tea shops.
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With the prices of a cutting chai starting at ₹ 15, the stall will also be featuring two types of coffee on their menu as a way of catering to all kinds of passenger preferences. While a regular cup of tea and cappucino have been priced at ₹ 30, varieties like lemon tea, ginger tea, jasmine tea and cardamom tea also fall under the same price range. Other options also include black tea and zafrani chai, ensuring that there are options for all kinds of tea and coffee drinkers. In addition to the warm beverages, passengers will also have the option of savouring a variety of small bites and snacks to accompany their morning and evening chai.
