Bengaluru, Feb 26: Swiggy today announced that it has further expanded its partnership with IRCTC. Swiggy has doubled down on its ‘Food on Train’ service, marking a 117% growth in network expansion in just twelve months. From 70 stations in February 2025, the footprint has surged to 152 stations as of February 2026. This rapid scale-up meets a burgeoning national demand for diverse culinary options, powered by a robust supply chain that now spans from Guwahati in the East to Rajkot in the West, and Pathankot in the North to Tirunelveli in the South. Swiggy also announced the launch of Holi special food for travellers from February 28, 2026, and March 08, 2026. Travellers can order Gujiya, Pua, Puran Poli delivered fresh at train seats and also get Flat ₹125 off .
In addition to this, Swiggy also has an expanded ‘Train Friendly Dishes’ menu, a segment engineered for high-speed convenience. By leveraging a data-led approach, Swiggy merges individual passenger history with deep insights into the 40 most-loved cuisines on the rail network. This ensures that the most relevant dishes are always front-and-center. As a result, this collection has been a primary growth drive, already accounting for 22% of total train orders. On the occasion of Holi, Swiggy’s “holi specials” will feature on this widget with collections of gujiya, sweets and chaats.
Speaking of the milestone, Mr. Deepak Maloo, Vice President- Food Strategy, Customer Experience & New Initiatives, Swiggy, said,
“We understand that food is an intrinsic part of train journeys and we stay committed to deliver good food and make journeys more memorable for lakhs of travellers every day. This nationwide expansion is perfectly timed for the Holi travel rush. We will be focusing on diversity by doubling down on transit hubs across India—from major junctions to regional stops like Itarsi, Tirunelveli, and Kharagpur —Swiggy is capturing the heart of the Indian train traveller. As millions board trains to return to their roots for the Festival of Colors, the ‘home-delivered’ experience on train will surely add more flavour to the festivities.”
Swiggy continues to elevate the traveler experience by expanding its ‘City Best’ selection curated list of award-winning restaurants across all 152 stations. By connecting passengers with the most celebrated local kitchens, this feature eliminates the guesswork of ordering in an unfamiliar city. This collection has been a huge hit providing a never-seen-before trust factor as evident in the data: 1 in 4 users engage with the widget immediately upon opening the app.
India’s food mobility landscape is undergoing a paradigm shift. According to Swiggy’s surveys, the ‘convenience economy’ has moved beyond the doorstep. Today’s traveler prioritizes hygiene and reliability above all else, even while on the move. As per Swiggy data, while metros such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and others account for 15% of the network, the true engine of this scale up lies in India’s interiors. Tier-1 hubs now make up 30% of the footprint, while a significant 55% is concentrated in Tier-2 and beyond cities and towns. From industrial hubs like Dhanbad, Bina and Bhilai to cultural centers like Agra, Gaya, and Madurai, Swiggy ensures that high-quality meals are just a few taps away, whether a passenger is at bustling junctions like Lucknow and Bhopal or small towns like Tadepalligudem and Deoghar. Nagpur, Kanpur, Surat, and Vijayawada continue to be the stars of the network. As Swiggy’s busiest hubs, they consistently see the highest number of train orders. Swiggy has maintained a remarkably high delivery success rate across stations and, who now feel confident ordering fresh food delivered directly to their train seats at all times.
Swiggy’s data also shows that travelers’ preferred time for ordering via Food on Train varies across locations. Itarsi and Ratlam have emerged as stations with the highest breakfast orders, while Kanpur, Bhopal, and Salem lead the charts for lunch orders. By dinner time, Nagpur and Vijayawada see the most orders, proving that Swiggy is successfully synchronized with the traveler’s clock, serving the right food at the right time throughout the entire journey.
Consumers can simply search “Train” on Swiggy to kickstart the journey of relishing the best of culinary delights across the country, right at their train seats.