Ginger Chai, Scenic Ride: British Family's Wholesome Review Of India's Vande Bharat Goes Viral | VIDEO

A British family’s wholesome review of India’s Vande Bharat Express is winning hearts online. Their cheerful reactions to everything — from the train’s snacks to its famous chai — have left Indian social media beaming with pride.The video, shared on Instagram by The Hutchinson Family, captures their four-hour journey on the Vande Bharat. The five-member family, currently travelling across India, shared their candid experience onboard, marvelling at the comfort, service, and value for money.“These train tickets actually cost us about 11 dollars. It comes with food. The girls have got their food already,” the couple said in the clip as they showcased their meal trays filled with snacks, diet mixture, caramel popcorn, mango juice, and a ginger

chai premix.“Olivia is quite enjoying it. With the diet mixture, they are looking after people’s figures,” they joked, before expressing their love for the tea served onboard. “It’s really nice,” the woman said with a bright smile.

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The caption of the post read, “India train food! What did you expect? We were confused with the chai powder but then hot water arrived and it was so delicious. Four-hour train journey with snacks, £11 each! That’s not bad.”The family’s lighthearted review struck a chord online, with many praising their enthusiasm and calling it a “refreshingly honest” take on India’s evolving rail experience.Launched in 2019, the Vande Bharat Express has become a symbol of India’s modern, homegrown railway innovation — blending speed, comfort, and affordability to connect major cities in style.