Swiggy has expanded its Food on Train service to 122 railway stations across India and extended the meal pre-order window from 24 to 96 hours. This move offers travelers greater convenience and access to diverse local and national cuisines directly at their train seats during their journeys.
Swiggy, India’s leading on-demand food delivery platform, has announced a significant expansion of its popular "Food on Train" service, now available at 122 railway stations across the country. Alongside this network expansion, Swiggy has extended the pre-order window from 24 hours to 96 hours (four days), enhancing convenience for travelers planning meals ahead during long journeys.
This expansion is driven by strong demand, especially during festive seasons when travelers rely heavily on familiar and reliable meals while on the move. The service’s growth includes newly added stations such as Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh), Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Alwar (Rajasthan), Kozhikode (Kerala), Khurda Road (Odisha), Yesvantpur (Karnataka), and Gonda (Uttar Pradesh).
Swiggy’s Food on Train service bridges the gap between traditional onboard dining and passengers’ desire for quality, variety, and timely delivery. It features an array of local and national culinary options, including well-known brands like Haldiram’s, Paradise Biryani, A2B, Hotel Aryaas, Annai Restaurant, Rominus Pizza & Burger, and McDonald's.
Key highlights of the expansion:
- Expanded Reach: Now serving 122 railway stations nationwide, covering diverse regions from southern to northern India, ensuring wider accessibility for train travelers.
- Extended Pre-Order Flexibility: Passengers can now place orders up to 96 hours in advance, up from 24 hours, allowing better meal planning and reducing last-minute hassle.
- Regional Delicacies on Board: The menu includes specialties such as Madurai’s South Indian breakfasts, Kozhikode’s Malabar coastal cuisine, Andhra-style biryanis from Anantpur, and royal Rajasthani thalis from Alwar, catering to local preferences.
- Addressing Passenger Needs: The service helps overcome common onboard issues such as limited food variety, hygiene concerns, and the inconvenience of buying food during brief station halts.
- High Demand Routes: Trains like Garib Rath Express, Seshadri Express, Sabari Superfast Express, and Kerala Express experienced the highest orders, with one coach on the SMVT Bengaluru–New Tinsukia festival special seeing 28 passengers order simultaneously.
Swiggy’s Food on Train not only enhances travel comfort but also supports local and national eateries by bringing their offerings directly to passengers’ seats. This innovation is transforming the train travel experience across India, blending convenience, variety, and quality to meet the evolving needs of today’s travelers.
Sources: Business Today, The Hindu Businessline, Outlook Business, Media Infoline, NDTV Profit, Economic Times, Restaurant India