Passengers simply need to search “Train” on the Swiggy app, and choose from 60,000+ brands
Deliveries are assured at the train seat, or consumers get a full refund
Swiggy also recently launched assured cutlery for a hassle-free experience
Bengaluru: Swiggy (Swiggy Ltd, NSE: SWIGGY / BSE: 544285), 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.
About Swiggy
Swiggy is India’s pioneering on-demand convenience platform, catering to millions of consumers each month. Founded in 2014, its mission is to elevate the quality of life for the urban consumer by offering unparalleled convenience, enabled by 5.4 lakh delivery partners. With an extensive footprint in food delivery, Swiggy Food collaborates with over 2.4 lakh restaurants across ~700 cities. Swiggy Instamart, its quick commerce platform operating in 80+ cities, delivers groceries and other essentials across 20+ categories in 10 minutes. Fueled by a commitment to innovation, Swiggy continually incubates and integrates new services like Swiggy Dineout and Swiggy Genie into its multi-service app. Leveraging cutting-edge technology and Swiggy One, the country’s only membership program offering benefits across food, quick commerce, dining out, and pick-up and drop services, Swiggy aims to provide a superior experience to its users. For more details, please visit our website: www.swiggy.com/corporate/
