MakeMyTrip has partnered with Zomato to introduce on-train food delivery services, allowing passengers booking rail tickets on its platform to order meals from over 40,000 restaurant partners listed on Zomato. The service has been made available at more than 130 railway stations across India.
The integration has been launched at a time when Indian Railways’ e-catering demand has witnessed significant growth.
In FY 2024–25, more than 90,000 passengers have used e-catering services daily, marking a 66% year-on-year increase. MakeMyTrip has positioned its ‘Food on Train’ feature to leverage this demand, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack options through its Live Train Status tool.
The partnership has seen encouraging traction during its soft launch, with early signs of preference for travel-friendly meals. As per the company, targeted campaigns have been planned to build greater awareness of the offering.
To add festive value, MakeMyTrip has rolled out a Diwali special promotion where passengers booking train tickets will receive a complimentary coupon redeemable on food orders placed through Zomato.
Zomato, which has served over 4.6 million on-train orders across 130+ stations since becoming an authorised IRCTC partner, has extended its reach through this integration. Passengers have been given the choice to pre-book meals up to seven days in advance using PNR details, ensuring convenience and a wide selection of cuisines.
Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Business Officer (Flights, GCC, Corporate Travel) & Chief Marketing Officer, MakeMyTrip, said, “Over the past few years, we have been growing faster than the overall industry in the train booking domain, driven by a sustained focus on customer-centric innovations. 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.”
Rahul Gupta, VP – Product, Zomato, said, “Our commitment to ‘Serving India’ drives everything we do, and we are constantly looking for ways to make our customers’ experiences seamless and enjoyable. 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.”
