Online travel booking platform MakeMyTrip has joined hands with Zomato to offer food delivery services for train passengers across more than 130 railway stations in India. Through this partnership, passengers booking train tickets via MakeMyTrip can order meals directly to their seats from over 40,000 restaurants listed on Zomato.
To celebrate the festive season, the companies have also introduced a special Diwali coupon that can be redeemed on Zomato for food orders.
Food on Train: Enhancing Passenger Convenience
The new service, branded as “Food on Train”, allows passengers to pre-order meals for all times of the day, including breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner. Orders will be integrated with MakeMyTrip’s Live Train Status tool, ensuring timely delivery at designated stations.
According to MakeMyTrip, early feedback from a soft launch has been “encouraging,” showing strong demand among train travelers.
Growing Demand for Train Food Delivery
Citing industry data, MakeMyTrip highlighted that more than 90,000 passengers used Indian Railways’ e-catering services daily in FY25, representing a 66% year-on-year growth. With this rising demand, the partnership with Zomato aims to offer passengers greater choice, convenience, and quality meals while traveling.
Company Statements on the Collaboration
Rahul Gupta, VP of Product at Zomato, said the tie-up would make it easier for train passengers to enjoy meals from their favorite restaurants while traveling.
Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Business Officer (Flights, GCC, Corporate Travel) & CMO at MakeMyTrip, added that the initiative reflects the company’s commitment to customer-centric innovations in the train booking domain.
FAQs
Q1. How can passengers order food on trains through MakeMyTrip?
Passengers who book train tickets on MakeMyTrip can place food orders directly via the platform, with meals delivered to their seat through Zomato.
Q2. How many railway stations are covered under the MakeMyTrip-Zomato partnership?
The service is currently available at more than 130 railway stations across India.
Q3. How many restaurants are part of this initiative?
Over 40,000 restaurants listed on Zomato will serve train passengers under this program.
Q4. Will passengers get any festive offers?
Yes, a special Diwali coupon has been launched that passengers can use for food orders on Zomato.
Q5. What meal options are available under this service?
Passengers can order breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner, depending on the train schedule and station stops.