Train journeys can sometimes bring unexpected needs, from a forgotten mobile charger to essential medicines or personal care products. Passengers may now have another option for purchasing such items during their journey, as quick-commerce platform Blinkit has introduced a service for ordering essentials at railway stations.
Until now, online food delivery has been a familiar convenience for train travellers. The new initiative aims to extend that convenience to a wider range of everyday products, allowing passengers to place orders through the Blinkit app and collect them at designated stations.
Railways and Blinkit Introduce a New Service
The Salem Division of Southern Railway has partnered with Blinkit through a formal agreement to provide this facility to passengers. The service is currently operating as a pilot project.
If the initiative proves successful, it could potentially be expanded to other major railway stations. The aim is to make essential products more accessible to passengers without requiring them to search for shops during a journey.
What Can Passengers Order on a Train Journey?
Passengers can order various everyday essentials, depending on the products available through Blinkit at the relevant station. These may include medicines and medical supplies, personal care and hygiene products, mobile chargers and other electronic accessories, food items, snacks and baby-care essentials.
Product availability may vary depending on the station and the stock available when an order is placed. Passengers should check the app to confirm which items can be delivered to their intended pickup location.
How to Order Items Through Blinkit While Travelling
Passengers can use the Blinkit app to place an order by following these steps:
- Open the Blinkit app on your smartphone.
- Enter the location or PIN code of the railway station where you intend to collect the order.
- Select the required products and add them to your cart.
- During checkout, provide the requested journey details, including the train name, train number, coach and berth information.
Once the train reaches the designated station, passengers can collect their orders from the specified delivery point.
Important Things to Check Before Placing an Order
Before ordering, passengers should confirm that Blinkit services are available at their intended station and check the train’s scheduled stoppage. Since collection depends on the train arriving at the correct station and the order being ready, allowing sufficient time is important.
The service offers an additional way for travellers to access everyday essentials during their journeys, subject to local availability and the conditions of the pilot initiative.
Disclaimer
This article is intended for general informational purposes only and is based on the details provided. Service availability, product selection, delivery arrangements and operating locations may change. Passengers should check the Blinkit app and relevant railway station information before placing an order. The service should not be assumed to be available at every railway station.