Getting food delivered on trains has become very easy these days. Many food delivery platforms allow passengers to order food through their apps and get it delivered straight to their train seats. What sounds like a good initiative, however, can turn risky in no time. A recent incident in Andhra Pradesh has raised serious concerns after a Swiggy delivery agent fell from a moving train. Here’s what happened.
Swiggy Delivery Man Falls From A Moving Train In Andhra Pradesh
⚠️Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh: a Swiggy delivery guy fell while getting down from a moving train due to a 1–2 minute halt.
Passenger was in 1st AC; train started before the handover was completed.
He could have lost his life.
18464 (Prashanti Express) pic.twitter.com/fvjOzqg6kX— Deadly Kalesh (@Deadlykalesh) January 9, 2026
Getting food delivered to your train seat might sound like a dream for passengers. But it can be risky for delivery agents. They have to locate the correct train, find the passenger’s seat, and deliver the food, all within a very short time frame. Food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato allow train passengers to order food using their PNR numbers. While the service is convenient for passengers, tight deadlines can put delivery agents at risk. This recent incident has once again sparked an online debate about their safety.
An X user, @Deadlykalesh, recently posted a video from Anantapur railway station in Andhra Pradesh. The clip shows a Swiggy delivery agent falling badly from a moving train. According to the post, the agent had boarded the train to deliver food. The train started moving before he could get off, as the halt lasted barely one or two minutes. The video shocked many netizens, who said the delivery agent could have lost his life.
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Internet Reacts To Shocking Video
The video has left many people disturbed online. One user wrote, “This is really sad,” while another commented, “Trains in India tolerate hour-long delays yet deny a five-minute halt at Tier-3 stations, a stark contradiction in operational priorities.” Several others called a two-minute halt unacceptable. Another user wrote, “This really shows the incredible risks gig workers take for our everyday convenience. That Swiggy delivery person was under so much pressure from a tight timeline that he took a dangerous chance.”
Swiggy responded to the incident and said it had looked into the matter. The company confirmed that the delivery partner is safe and unharmed. It also stated that the agent did not face any penalty from the authorities. Swiggy added, “To help prevent such incidents, we’ve further strengthened our safety training to ensure all partners clearly understand, remain protected, follow protocols and stay out of harm’s way.”
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Fortunately, the Swiggy delivery agent is safe. But what do you think about this incident in Andhra Pradesh? Share your thoughts with us.
Cover Image Courtesy: @Deadlykalesh/ X
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