Swiggy’s Food on Train Expands to 115+ Stations, Unlocks ‘Order for Others’ Trend This Festive Season

National, August 28, 2025: Swiggy Limited, India’s leading on-demand convenience platform, announced that its Food on Train service has expanded to more than 115 stations across 28 states and union territories. This festive season also marks the rise of a new consumer ritual on the rails; families and friends using Swiggy’s “Order for Others” feature to send hot meals to loved ones travelling by train.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. 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.”

For millions of passengers who spend hours on long-distance trains every day, meal options have historically been limited to pantry cars or station stalls that often fall short on variety, freshness, and hygiene. Swiggy’s Food on Train changes this by pairing local flavours with smart PNR-based delivery logistics, ensuring restaurant-quality meals reach passengers directly at their seat, even when trains stop for just two minutes. The service runs from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm daily, spanning college hubs, temple towns, and tourist destinations.

As part of this expansion, Swiggy has launched the service at 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. These additions bring Food on Train to more pilgrims, students, and families travelling across India’s busiest routes, while also covering key cultural and tourist hubs.

Alongside expansion, Swiggy is witnessing a heartwarming trend of people sending meals to travelers as tokens of care. Already, “Order for Others” accounts for nearly 14 percent of Food on Train orders, with lunch emerging as the most popular slot. Familiar, homestyle meals like vegetarian thalis, rice bowls, fruit plates, and sandwiches dominate these orders, reflecting how senders prefer comfort food when caring from afar. Cities such as Vijayawada, Salem, Warangal, Nagpur, Thrissur, and Nellore alone contribute almost one-fifth of all such requests, showing that this ritual resonates strongly beyond metros.

Swiggy is also curating regional festive favourites that bring the taste of home onto the tracks. Passengers can enjoy Malvani fish curry on the Konkan line, Kerala Sadya in Kochi, Mangalorean gravies, Goan rice plates, vibrant Gujarati thalis, and rich Rajasthani delicacies – all delivered piping hot to their seats. These meals not only elevate the travel experience but also turn train journeys into moving food trails across India.

Ordering food on train is simple: users can open the Swiggy app, search for “Train,” enter their PNR, and browse menus from trusted partner restaurants along their route. Swiggy takes care of the rest, ensuring the meal is waiting for the passenger, not the other way around.

To order food on the train, follow the link- https://www.swiggy.com/order-food-online-in-train.