Travellers booking train tickets on MakeMyTrip app can now order food from over 40,000 restaurant partners, which are listed on Zomato, at over 130 stations
MakeMyTrip, an online travel company, has joined hands with Zomato, a food ordering and delivery platform, to offer train passengers the convenience of meals delivered directly to their seats. Travellers booking train tickets on MakeMyTrip app can now order food from over 40,000 restaurant partners, which are listed on Zomato, at over 130 stations, the company said in a statement.
In the last financial year (FY25), more than 90,000 rail passengers used Indian Railways’ e-catering services every day, marking a 66 PER CENT year-on-year growth. MakeMyTrip is eyeing to leverage this demand through its ‘food on train’ offering, spanning breakfast, lunch, dinner, and quick snacks.
“With the launch of our food on train marketplace, we are taking another step in enhancing the travel experience by giving passengers greater choice and convenience. This collaboration with Zomato builds on that momentum and will contribute to strategically unlocking one of the fastest-growing consumption opportunities in India’s mobility ecosystem,” highlighted Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Business Officer (Flights, GCC, Corporate Travel) abd Chief Marketing Officer, MakeMyTrip.
The company emphasised that the initial response to the soft introduction with Zomato has been encouraging and indicates preference for travel friendly meals. Building on this momentum, MakeMyTrip will roll out targeted campaigns to drive greater awareness of its on-train food delivery.
“This collaboration with MakeMyTrip enables train passengers to conveniently order meals from their favourite restaurants through the MakeMyTrip platform, with direct food delivery to their seats. We are truly excited about the value this partnership will bring to our customers,” stated Rahul Gupta, Vice President- Product, Zomato.
Since becoming an authorized IRCTC partner for on-train food delivery, Zomato has served over 4.6 million orders across over 130 stations. The service allows passengers to enjoy meals delivered to their seats, with a wide choice of cuisines and price points, and the option to pre-book up to seven days in advance of their train journeys using their PNR details, the statement noted.
