Overview
Catering operations in Chennai Division includes management of Refreshment Rooms (RR), Jan Aahar outlets, GMU/SMU units, Mobile Pantry Cars, Water Vending Machines, and Food Plaza services. The division ensures hygienic and affordable meals for passengers across suburban and non-suburban locations.
Major Catering Categories
- Refreshment Rooms (RR): 2
- GMU (General Minor Units): 46
- SMU (Special Minor Units): 18
- Milk stall: 11
- Fruit juice stall: 5
- Water Vending Machines (WVM): 48
Refreshment Rooms (RR)
RRs provide multi-cuisine food services at major stations.
Location : MAS, MS, KPD, AJJ and CGL
GMU & SMU Units
- GMU: 46 units (snacks, beverages, packaged foods)
- SMU: 18 units (specialty cuisine, bakery items)
Units are allotted through transparent tender processes.
Water Vending Machines (WVM)
- Total WVM: 48
- Provide purified RO drinking water at affordable rates
- Installed at major and suburban stations
Licensing & Monitoring
- All units operate with valid FSSAI compliance.
- Regular hygiene audits by Commercial Inspectors.
- Digital POS billing implemented at major units.
- Monthly inspection reports maintained.