ixigo’s Food in Train Delivery Service Crosses 10,000 Daily Deliveries Mark
By Ankur Chandra | Updated at: May 31, 2025 10:45 PM IST
Le Travenues Technology Limited, parent of leading travel platforms ixigo, ConfirmTkt, and AbhiBus, announced a major milestone for its in-app ‘Food on Train’ service, which has now crossed 10,000 daily meal deliveries in collaboration with Zoop. Since the launch of this feature in October 2024, over 20 lakh meals have been delivered across 200+ railway stations nationwide.
Key Highlights
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Daily Meals Delivered | 10,000+ |
| Cumulative Meals Since Oct 2024 | 20 lakh |
| Railway Stations Covered | 200+ |
| Most Expensive Order | ₹9,082 at Ahmedabad Jn |
| Largest Bulk Order | 43 Veg Mini Thalis at Lucknow Jn |
| Top Ordered Dish | Veg Maharaja Thali |
| Top Beverage | Buttermilk (Chaas) |
| Most Ordered on Route (Patna–Delhi) | Chicken Biryani |
| Top Stations by Volume | Vijayawada, Kanpur, Nagpur, Bhopal, Itarsi |
Strategic Insights & Management Commentary
Aloke Bajpai (Group CEO) and Rajnish Kumar (Group Co-CEO) of ixigo noted that the service expansion aligns with the company’s broader goal of enhancing travel convenience across India.
“With over 10,000 daily meals now being delivered through our ‘Food on Train’ feature powered by Zoop, we have expanded our scope of services for the 54 crore annual active users we serve. We are now solving both the travel and food needs of Indian travelers across 200+ stations,” said the duo.
Puneet Sharma, Co-Founder & CEO of Zoop, added: “We have successfully scaled our business to become a Top-3 e-catering partner for IRCTC, thanks to the wide reach of ixigo and ConfirmTkt. We aim to further grow this segment by integrating more restaurants and deepening our in-app presence.”
Background and Expansion
- ixigo acquired a 51% stake in Zoop in October 2024.
- The food delivery feature is fully integrated into ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt.
- Users can pre-order meals, track deliveries, and cancel orders before cut-off through the apps.
Market Position & Outlook
As a digital-first OTA with a sharp focus on the next billion users in India, ixigo is tapping into growing demand for onboard food services. The sharp uptake in regional and premium meal options, including high-value orders like the ₹9K meal at Ahmedabad and bulk orders such as the 43 thalis at Lucknow, reflects both strong demand and evolving consumer preferences in train travel.
With robust adoption, wide station coverage, and strategic tech integration, ixigo and Zoop are positioned to capture a significant share of India’s in-transit food service economy.
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REF: https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/IXIGO_29052025114526_Announcement_Media_Release_ixigo_Food_on_Train_Crosses_10k_Daily_Meals.pdf
