VAT Reduction on Rail Catering

comcor · 05-07-2011, 11:36

Does anyone know if the VAT reduction applies to food and drink sold on trains?

Because it would seem it hasn't been applied.

Mark Gleeson · 05-07-2011, 12:01

VAT onboard trains was always a higher rate than the normal rate in shops/restaurants.

In that case I don't think reduction applies to rail catering (or indeed inflight catering)

markpb · 05-07-2011, 14:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Gleeson

VAT onboard trains was always a higher rate than the normal rate in shops/restaurants.

In that case I don't think reduction applies to rail catering (or indeed inflight catering)

Here is a list of things that are included and excluded in the new change. There's no specific mention to food sold on rail services so I assume it would be covered by these two

Quote:

* the supply of food and drink (excluding alcohol and soft drinks) in the course of catering or by means of a vending machine
* hot take-away food and hot drinks

Mark Gleeson · 05-07-2011, 14:57

Price of my lunch went up last week, not down...

Thomas Ralph · 05-07-2011, 15:15

Should affect intercity but not Enterprise, as there is an exemption for food and drink served on international public transport for immediate consumption.

Destructix · 29-02-2012, 09:11

Quote:

Catering

Rail Gourmet Ireland provide on-board catering services for Iarnród Éireann. Offering you a wide range of options, from in-seat trolley services to dining cars, Rail Gourmet gives you good quality food and value for money. You will be served refreshments at your seat by the friendly Rail Gourmet on-board team.

Depending on the time, route and day the catering offering will vary, please check in advance of travelling by consulting the Timetable or at your local station. Here's a taster of what's on offer on board:

From the Trolley:

A variety of fresh sandwiches
Hot Beverages
Soft Minerals
Alcoholic Beverages
Pastries & Biscuits
Sweets & Chocolates
Crisps & Savouries

http://www.irishrail.ie/index.jsp?p=122&n=221

Great Value :/
I bet the guy who typed this couldn't stop laughing at the crap he was told to type.

Thomas Ralph · 29-02-2012, 11:25

Rather. Last I checked the plastic sandwiches were going for €4.99 which is nothing short of absurd.

05-07-2011, 11:36	#1
comcor Really Regular Poster Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Cork-Dublin, Cork Commuter and occasionally DART and Dublin-Wexford Posts: 855	VAT Reduction on Rail Catering Does anyone know if the VAT reduction applies to food and drink sold on trains? Because it would seem it hasn't been applied.

05-07-2011, 12:01	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	VAT onboard trains was always a higher rate than the normal rate in shops/restaurants. In that case I don't think reduction applies to rail catering (or indeed inflight catering) __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

05-07-2011, 14:57	#4
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	Price of my lunch went up last week, not down... __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

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05-07-2011, 15:15	#5
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Should affect intercity but not Enterprise, as there is an exemption for food and drink served on international public transport for immediate consumption.

29-02-2012, 11:25	#7
Thomas Ralph IT Officer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Greenwich, London Posts: 1,860	Rather. Last I checked the plastic sandwiches were going for €4.99 which is nothing short of absurd.