Zomato, a major player in the food delivery industry, has announced an expansion of its services to more than 100 railway stations across India. This development is part of a partnership with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), making it easier for train passengers to have meals delivered right to their seats.
CEO Deepinder Goyal Announces on X
Zomato’s CEO, Deepinder Goyal, shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting that the company has already delivered over 1 million orders through this service. Goyal expressed excitement about the new milestone, crediting the success to their partnership with IRCTC.
“Update: @zomato now delivers food directly to your train coach at over 100 railway stations, thanks to our partnership with @IRCTCofficial. We’ve already served 10 lakh orders on trains. Try it on your next journey,” Goyal posted on X.
How to Order Food on Trains
For passengers wanting to enjoy this service, the process is straightforward:
Open the Zomato app and type “train” in the delivery search bar.
- Select “Meals at Train Seat.”
- Enter your 10-digit PNR number.
- Choose the station where you want your food delivered.
- Pick a restaurant, add items to the cart, and complete the payment.
IRCTC Collaboration with Swiggy
Zomato isn’t the only food delivery service operating on trains. Earlier this year, IRCTC also partnered with Swiggy to deliver meals at selected railway stations. This collaboration further emphasizes IRCTC’s focus on enhancing the travel experience for Indian train passengers.
Know About IRCTC
IRCTC was established in 1999 under the Ministry of Railways, IRCTC manages tourism and catering services across India’s railway network. Its partnerships with companies like Zomato and Swiggy aim to bring convenience and quality dining options to passengers during their journeys.
