Restaurant India News: Zomato Turns AP Express into a moving Tribute to India’s Daily Travellers

Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform unveils its latest engine branding campaign, ‘Fuelling Countless Journeys,’ starting with the iconic Andhra Pradesh Express (AP Express).

The initiative spotlights Zomato’s expanding Food On Trains service on one of India’s most prominent long-distance rail routes.

The engine branding is a tribute to the millions of Indians who travel by train every single day. The artist chasing a dream in a distant city, the worker commuting to keep a family afloat, the traveller finally heading home, or the family setting out on an adventure.

As the trains cut across the vast expanse of India's landscapes, Zomato's engine branding taps directly into that spirit. By positioning itself at the very front of this journey, literally, Zomato aims to be a companion to every Indian on the move, and a quiet assurance that no matter where the journey takes you, a meal is never far to fuel you for it.

“Millions of Indians board trains every single day not for leisure, but because they have somewhere to be and something to prove. Zomato being at the forefront of India’s iconic trains is our way of being part of that energy, making sure the hustle is never interrupted by something as solvable as access to a good meal,” shared Sahibjeet Singh Sawhney.

Through its Food On Trains initiative, passengers can browse a wide range of cuisines across multiple price points and have meals delivered directly to their coach at designated railway stations. The platform also allows pre-booking up to seven days in advance using PNR details, letting travellers plan their meals well before departure.

Since launching in November 2023, the platform has delivered over 6.4 million orders till December 2025, through its delivery partners, with Biryani, Thali, and Burgers ranking as the most ordered items among passengers across India. This growth has been driven by improved serviceability and streamlined product flows.

The service now operates across major metropolitan hubs as well as tier-2 and tier-3 cities, with particularly strong adoption in smaller markets where quality dining options during travel have traditionally been limited.

As an authorised partner of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), Zomato facilitates food on train ordering on more than 170 railway stations across India. This reflects Zomato’s commitment to make food on trains more convenient and accessible for rail passengers nationwide.