The video has triggered strong reactions on social media. Many users criticised food safety standards and questioned how expired items could be served on a premium train service.
Some comments highlighted that serving items expired by two to three years is not a minor lapse but a serious issue. Others said passengers have the right to question safety and quality standards.
The incident has also led to broader discussions about accountability and regular quality inspections of food supplied through railway catering services run under Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation.
Food safety concerns on premium services
The Vande Bharat Express is marketed as a modern and premium travel experience. Because of this, passengers expect higher standards of hygiene, storage and quality control.
Experts say that even sealed packaged items must be checked regularly before service. Expired food may not always cause immediate illness, but serving such items raises serious safety and trust concerns.