Kolkata: Kolkata's double-decker buses have long gone from the city streets. But the Indian Railways has brought in double-decker food vans near busy railway stations.

The first food van on wheels is already serving people near Kolkata station.

These food vans will offer quick bites and beverages on the go. And, for those who wish to sit and eat, some vans will have upper decks designed as dining spaces.

Food truck near Kolkata railway station. Photo: PTI

The Railways promises transparent pricing of food items, while ensuring hygiene and cleanliness.

For hundreds of thousands of passengers passing through these stations, these mobile food vans aim to offer an additional layer of service before or after their journeys.