Swiggy announced that it has expanded Food on Train to 122 stations across the country, further reinforcing its commitment and focus on this offering. The new stations include Anantpur (Andhra Pradesh), Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Alwar (Rajasthan), Kozhikode (Kerala), Khurda Road (Odisha), Yesvantpur (Karnataka), and Gonda (Uttar Pradesh).
In addition to this, Swiggy also announced that it has increased the pre-order window to 96 hours (4 days) from 24 hours, ensuring more convenience for the travellers.
Leadership Insight
“Food has always been central to how we celebrate festivals in India — and that doesn’t change just because we’re on the move,” said Deepak Maloo, VP – Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives at Swiggy. “During the festive season, with thousands travelling home to celebrate, we were delighted to see how travellers turned to Swiggy’s Food on Train to bring familiar festive flavours to their journeys — from biryanis and dosas to sweets and thalis shared among families in the same coach. With our network now spanning 122 stations and an updated 4-day pre-booking window, we’re making it even easier for travellers to plan ahead, enjoy trusted meals from local favourites, and truly make every journey feel a little more like home.”
Regional Ordering Trends Across India
The trend shared that food choices varied across regions, revealing India’s diverse festive appetite. In the North, travellers leaned towards indulgent dishes like Biryani, Aloo Paratha, Red Paprika Pizza along with the ever-popular Aloo Tikki Burger. Travelers in the Southern part of India celebrated with comfort classic breakfast food such as Dosa, Curd Rice, Pongal, Poori Sabzi and Idli, while in the East, Swiggy observed demand for Thalis and rice bowls.
Meanwhile, in the Western part of India, travellers savoured the region’s signature street-food spirit with Pav Bhaji and Vada Pav. Interestingly, one enthusiastic customer ordered 45 items in a single order — a reflection of how Swiggy’s Food on Train service has become the go-to dining companion for large families and groups travelling together, ensuring everyone can enjoy their favourite festive meals seamlessly delivered to their seats.
Most Active Trains During the Festive Season
While The Garib Rath Express (Chennai to Delhi, 12611), Seshadri Express (17209), Sabari Superfast Express (20630), and Kerala Express (12626) topped the charts with the highest festive-day orders, Swiggy also shared that 28 out of 72 travellers in one coach of the SMVT Bengaluru – New Tinsukia Special Fare Festival Special simultaneously munched on food from Swiggy’s Food on Train service, with all meals delivered at a single station!
