Mumbai: At least 26 people travelling by the Mumbai-bound Tejas Express from Goa were taken ill on Sunday after consuming food served by the Railways catering wing, IRCTC, Konkan Railway chairman and managing director Sanjay Gupta said. The train was stopped at Chiplun station and all 26 people were admitted to the city’s Life Care Hospital. The Tejas Express, a premium train, connects Mumbai and Karmali in Goa.
The IRCTC has issued a show-cause notice to the caterer of Tejas Express. In an official communication, IRCTC assured of strict action. It said 230 passengers were served breakfast on board. A group of seven passengers complained of nausea and were attended to by the onboard supervisor. Meanwhile, 15 other passengers also complained of nausea, the statement stated. A doctor among the passengers attended to them.
“An inquiry has been ordered. The kitchen where food was prepared was inspected by the Area Officer (Madgaon). Several food samples, including soup sachets, have been taken and will be subjected to tests,” IRCTC said. It said the general manager, IRCTC has proceeded to Chiplun for coordinating arrangements for the affected at the hospital.