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Swiggy expands Food on Train to 122 stations and widens booking time
MUMBAI: Good food clearly travels well, and millions of passengers proved it this festive season. Swiggy has expanded its Food on Train service to 122 stations across India while also stretching the pre-order window from a day to four, giving travellers more time to plan their on-board meals.
The newly added stations include Anantpur, Madurai, Alwar, Kozhikode, Khurda Road, Yesvantpur and Gonda. Swiggy said the expansion reflects its aim to make reliable meals available to passengers no matter where they travel.
The festive season from 16 October to 3 November saw passengers turn to familiar favourites while heading home. Biryani topped the national charts, followed by masala dosa, burgers, pav bhaji, margarita pizza and corn chaat. A full 35 per cent of users ordered at least one sweet with their meal, choosing indulgences such as triple chocomelt waffle, tender coconut ice cream, gulab jamun, biscoff cheesecake jar, rasgulla and black forest pastry.
Popular restaurant partners included Haldiram’s, Paradise Biryani, A2B, Hotel Aryaas, Annai Restaurant, Rominus Pizza and McDonald’s, showing that passengers relied on both iconic local kitchens and national brands during their journeys.
Swiggy VP food strategy, customer experience and new initiatives Deepak Maloo said, the festive rush highlighted how people use the service to bring the flavours of home to their train seats. He said the widened 96 hour pre-booking window will make planning meals even easier for passengers.
Food preferences varied across regions, revealing India’s diverse festive palate. Northern travellers leaned towards biryani, aloo paratha, red paprika pizza and aloo tikki burgers. In the South, dosa, curd rice, pongal, poori sabzi and idli ruled the orders. The East preferred thalis and rice bowls, while the West relished pav bhaji and vada pav.
Some riders took things further. One customer placed a single order with 45 items, and on one festive journey, 28 passengers in the same coach of the SMVT Bengaluru to New Tinsukia Special ate meals delivered at the same station.
Top ordering trains included the Garib Rath Express (Chennai to Delhi, 12611), Seshadri Express (17209), Sabari Superfast Express (20630) and Kerala Express (12626).
With expanded coverage and a longer booking window, Swiggy’s Food on Train is steadily turning rail journeys into shared dining moments, bringing passengers comfort, convenience and a taste of home at their seats.
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Origen Realty names Preeti Rai as president- sales & strategy
Veteran hire signals push into Gurugram market with growth ambitions
GURUGRAM: Origen Realty has appointed Preeti Rai as president for sales and strategy, as the company gears up to enter the competitive Gurugram property market.
The move brings in a seasoned industry hand with over two decades of experience across residential and commercial real estate. In her new role, she will lead the company’s sales operations and go-to-market strategy, with a focus on building a strong foothold in Gurugram and driving early momentum.
Origen Realty management said the appointment marks a key milestone in its expansion plans. Origen Realty management said the hire will help sharpen execution and strengthen the company’s sales-led growth strategy as it steps into a new market.
Preeti Rai said, “I look forward to being part of Origen Realty at a pivotal stage in its journey and contributing to building a strong presence in the Gurugram market.”
Before joining Origen Realty, she served as senior vice president for sales and marketing at Elan Group. Her career also includes stints at major developers such as DLF Universal Ltd, Today Homes and Infrastructure, Paras Buildtech Pvt Ltd and Ambience Infrastructure Ltd, where she built expertise across channel sales, leasing, and end-to-end deal execution.
Known for her focus on strategy and team leadership, Rai is expected to play a central role in shaping Origen Realty’s market positioning and sales ecosystem in the region.
As Gurugram’s real estate market continues to attract fresh investments and new entrants, Origen Realty’s latest leadership hire signals its intent to compete with a clear, sales-driven playbook.
