Restaurant India News: Swiggy Expands Food on Train Service to 115 Stations Across 28 States

Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, has expanded its Food on Train service to more than 115 stations across 28 states and union territories. The move strengthens rail dining options for passengers, who traditionally rely on pantry cars or local stalls.

Deepak Maloo, VP – Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives at Swiggy, said, “Food has been an important part of the overall train travel experience and Swiggy is committed to make this a memorable one. Passengers no longer have to rely only on pantry cars or hurried snack runs at stations for their meals on trains. With Food on Train, Swiggy brings fresh, quality meals right to their seats, whether it’s a scenic halt in Madgaon or a quick stop in Jodhpur. And with our ‘Order for Others’ trend, we are seeing how food is becoming a way for families and friends to share love during journeys, especially as the festive season sets in.”

The service is designed for PNR-based seat delivery, running daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, covering major college towns, temple cities, and tourist destinations.

As part of its latest rollout, Swiggy added 15 new stations, including Madgaon, Mangalore Junction, Ernakulam Junction, Tirupati, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Ahmednagar Junction, Rani Kamalapati Railway Station, Nagda Junction, Palanpur Junction, Chhapra Junction, Gonda Junction, Sawai Madhopur Junction, Jodhpur Junction, and Jalandhar.

A significant trend has emerged in which families and friends use Swiggy’s “Order for Others” feature to send meals to travelers. This currently makes up 14 percent of Food on Train orders, with lunch being the most preferred slot. Dishes such as vegetarian thalis, rice bowls, fruit plates, and sandwiches dominate these orders, highlighting a preference for comfort food. Cities including Vijayawada, Salem, Warangal, Nagpur, Thrissur, and Nellore contribute almost one-fifth of such requests.

To align with regional demand, Swiggy is also offering local festive favorites. Passengers can order meals like Malvani fish curry along the Konkan route, Kerala Sadya in Kochi, Mangalorean gravies, Goan rice plates, Gujarati thalis, and Rajasthani specialties.

To place an order, passengers can open the Swiggy app, search for “Train,” enter their PNR, and choose from restaurant menus available along the route. Meals are delivered directly to their seat, even during short station halts. With this expansion, Swiggy is positioning itself as a major service provider in the hospitality and travel retail segment, bridging the gap between restaurant-quality dining and long-distance rail journeys.