Bengaluru, Feb 23:
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) announced a collaboration with Swiggy
on Thursday. It aims to supply and deliver pre-ordered meals via IRCTC’s e-catering portal. The
announcement was made in a market filing by IRCTC.
IRCTC hasn’t confirmed the date from when the new service will be available in the eligible stations but it
has claimed it will be ‘available soon.’ The new food delivery service will initially only be available in four
major railway stations. Here’s the list of stations that will start this new service: Bengaluru,
Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam
According to the statement released by IRCTC, the orders will be made through IRCTC e-catering portal.
Here’s what the statement said: “IRCTC has tied up with M/s. Bundl Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Swiggy
Foods) for supply & delivery of pre-ordered meals through IRCTC e-catering portal as a PoC (Proof of
Concept) in the first phase at four Railway stations i.e. Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Vijayawada &
Visakhapatnam. The eCatering service through M/s Bundl Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Swiggy Foods) may be
available soon.”
Swiggy recently announced its expansion to Agatti island in Lakshadweep, becoming the first online food
delivery service to operate there. Swiggy has partnered with AFC Fried Chicken, City Hotel, and Mubarak
Hotel to offer a variety of cuisines to customers. The deliveries will be made on bicycles to ensure eco-
friendly service. Swiggy has also announced special launch discounts of 50 per cent up to Rs 100 on first
orders to attract more users and celebrate the launch.
