Swiggy, India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, today shared that it has expanded its food delivery service, in partnership with IRCTC, to 100 railway stations across 20 states in the country. This milestone strengthens Swiggy’s commitment to enhancing travel convenience by offering passengers a diverse and wide selection of meals, delivered right to their train seats. Train passengers can choose from 7 million+ menu items from over 60,000 brands and across 35+ cuisines across the country.
Swiggy offers guaranteed delivery to the seat (or full refund) and a seamless ordering experience wherein consumers can pre-order their food at their station of choice. Consumers simply need to search “Train” on the Swiggy app and enter the train PNR, to be able to access all stations on their itinerary where food can be delivered.
In addition to this, Swiggy also rolled out assured cutlery for Food on Train orders, to ensure a hassle-free dining experience for train passengers. This initiative ensures that every meal comes with a spoon, fork, and tissue, neatly packed in an eco-friendly pouch. The cutlery is made from sustainable materials, reinforcing Swiggy’s commitment to offering a sustainable and more hygienic dining experience onboard.
Speaking on the milestone, Deepak Maloo, Vice President, Swiggy Food Marketplace, said, “Train journeys are an integral part of India’s culture, and food plays a central role in that experience. Expanding Swiggy Food on Trains to 100 stations allows us to serve passengers with greater convenience and access to a diverse range of meals from across the country. This milestone is a testament to the seamless integration of technology and operations, ensuring that passengers can order from over 60,000 restaurant brands with the assurance of delivery to their seat. Our partnership with IRCTC reflects Swiggy’s commitment to enhancing everyday moments for consumers, wherever they are.”
Swiggy joined hands with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) since March 2024 to deliver food on train. Some interesting snippets from the last one year of operations:
- Swiggy has delivered 35,000 orders on trains with just a 60-second halt
- Close to 54,000 travellers ordered multiple meals in a single trip
- Vijayawada Junction recorded the highest number of orders in the last one year, followed by Nellore, Secunderabad Junction, and Katpadi Junction.
- Notably, Kalyan Junction saw the largest single order placed—a meal featuring 41 burgers along with 40 fries.
- Biryani led the way with over 100,000 orders, followed by dosa, idli, and vada as top breakfast picks.
- Beyond the usual train staples, passengers are indulging in diverse cuisines, including Tibetan Baked Cheesy Momos, Cinnamon Churros, Mexican Mushroom & Cheese Quesadillas, and Lebanese Classic Peppy Chicken Shawarma.
In the coming months, Swiggy will continue to expand its reach to more stations across the length and breadth of the country.
