Outside food delivery starts soon on some bullet trains

Passengers on some Chinese bullet trains will be able to order food online from restaurants and have it delivered to their seats starting on Monday, as the railway operator looks to diversify meal choices.

The China Railway Corp ticket-booking website and app will allow users who intend to pass through selected stations to preorder meals, either from the train's catering service or partner businesses, such as KFC.

Initially, the service will be available at 27 high-speed rail stations in 24 cities, mainly provincial capitals and major metropolises including Shanghai, Tianjin, Zhengzhou, Guangzhou and Nanjing.