MakeMyTrip Partners with Zomato to Deliver Meals on Indian Train Journeys

MakeMyTrip has partnered with Zomato to offer train passengers the convenience of meals delivered directly to their seats. Passengers booking train tickets via the MakeMyTrip app can now order food from 40,000+ restaurant partners listed on Zomato at 130+ stations.

The opportunity is substantial. In FY 2024–25, more than 90,000 rail passengers used Indian Railways’ e-catering services daily, a 66 per cent year-on-year rise. MakeMyTrip is well-positioned to capitalise on this demand through its ‘Food on Train’ offering, which covers breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, by leveraging its proprietary ‘Live Train Status’ tool, enabling the platform to prompt travellers to place orders at the most convenient time.

Initial feedback from the soft launch with Zomato has been encouraging and suggests a preference for travel-friendly meals. Building on this momentum, MakeMyTrip will roll out targeted campaigns to raise awareness of on-train food delivery.

Speaking about the development, 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.”

Commenting on the development, 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.”

As a Diwali special, travellers booking their rail journey with MakeMyTrip will receive a complimentary coupon redeemable on food orders via Zomato, to elevate their journey.

MakeMyTrip is enhancing every stage of the train travel journey with technology‑led features designed for convenience and flexibility. In the pre‑booking stage, travellers can benefit from tools such as route extension assistance, nearby station suggestions, connected travel plans, and the recently launched seat availability forecast. During booking, features like Seat Lock, Trip Guarantee and Free Cancellation provide added choice and assurance. Post‑booking services such as on‑train food delivery via Zomato, live PNR updates and real‑time train tracking ensure a seamless journey right through to arrival.