Great news for train travelers! We’ve all been there—forgetting important items or suddenly needing medicine during a journey. Mobile chargers are a common oversight, but here’s the exciting part: you can now order essential items right from your moving train. Previously, only food delivery was available through online platforms, but now the options have expanded significantly. Passengers can now conveniently order necessary items while traveling through the quick commerce platform Blinkit.
Railways and Blinkit Join Forces
The Railways continues to roll out innovative solutions to enhance passenger comfort. The Salem Division of the Southern Railway has recently partnered with quick commerce provider Blinkit through a formal agreement. While this service is currently running as a pilot initiative, its potential for expansion to other major railway stations nationwide looks promising.
What Can You Order?
Here’s what’s available for passengers to order:
Medicines and medical supplies
Personal care and hygiene products
Mobile chargers and other tech accessories
Food and snacks
Baby essentials
Keep in mind that item availability depends on Blinkit’s current stock at your specific station.
How to order?
Ready to place an order while on the move? Just follow these straightforward steps:
First, launch the Blinkit app on your smartphone.
Next, enter your railway station’s location or pin code—the one where your train will stop for pickup.
Add your desired items to your shopping cart.
When finalizing your order, provide your train name, number, coach, and berth information.
Once your train arrives at the designated station, you can go to the delivery point to collect your items. Passengers are advised to check service availability and train stoppage times at the respective station before placing an order to ensure timely delivery.