McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut are coming to Indian railway stations
Traveling by train in India is about to get tastier—Indian Railways is letting big names like McDonald's, KFC, and Pizza Hut open outlets at many redeveloped stations across the country, wherever there is sufficient demand and space.
The goal? Make journeys more enjoyable and give passengers better food choices while boosting the railways' extra income.
What's changing for your next trip?
A new "Premium Brand Catering Outlet" category means you might soon see not just global chains but also favorites like Baskin Robbins and Haldiram's at stations.
These spots will be picked through e-auctions and run on five-year licenses, with each location chosen based on demand and available space.
Keeping things fair for everyone
Importantly, this new policy won't mess with existing reservation quotas for SCs, STs, OBCs, freedom fighters or displaced persons—those protections stay in place.
Overall, it's a move to modernize train travel while keeping inclusivity front and center.