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IRCTC is teaming up with Swiggy to deliver pre-ordered meals to train passengers, aiming to enhance their travel experience with a variety of food options and quick delivery.
The partnership, currently in its proof-of-concept phase, has boosted IRCTC's stocks by 1.32%.
This move follows similar services offered by companies like RailRestro, further expanding food choices for travelers.

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In first phase, Swiggy's service will be available at four railway stations

IRCTC partners with Swiggy for delivery of pre-ordered meals

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

Feb 22, 2024

06:18 pm

What's the story

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a collaboration with Swiggy to deliver meals to passengers booked through IRCTC's e-catering portal. This partnership seeks to improve the travel experience by offering a wide range of food options and efficient delivery services. Initially, the service will be available at four railway stations: Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam.

When will service launch?

E-catering service through Swiggy to be available soon

In the first phase, the alliance between IRCTC and Bundl Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Swiggy) will be introduced as a Proof of Concept (PoC) at the aforementioned railway stations. As per an IRCTC stock exchange filing, the e-catering service through Swiggy "may be available soon." This joint effort aims to enhance passengers' journeys by providing diverse food choices and prompt delivery services during their train trips.

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IRCTC stocks rise marginally 

Ahead of the news of partnership with Swiggy, IRCTC stocks traded at Rs. 938 which is 1.32% higher than yesterday. Apart from Swiggy, a company called RailRestro allows train passengers to order meals on their seats on select stations.