Overnight train travel: what food do you actually pack or buy?

Station stalls and packed tiffins can be greasy or risky on overnight trains. When you travel overnight by train, what do you genuinely pack or buy that kept you full, didnt upset your stomach, and was easy to eat in a cramped berth? Share specific snacks, simple tiffin ideas, or reliable station buys.

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Official guidance, reviewed for clarity

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Practical tips: prefer low‑moisture, shelf‑stable and cooked items that travel well — roasted chana/peanuts, mixed nuts, khakhra/namkeen, thepla/atta parathas, dry idli/dhokla kept in an insulated box, hard‑boiled eggs eaten within a few hours, peanut butter or hummus packs with roti. Carry an insulated flask with hot dal/khichdi or soup to stay full and safer than cold dairy. Avoid raw salads, cut fruit, milk sweets or unrefrigerated dairy for long journeys; buy hot-cooked food from busy, reputable counters. Bring bottled water, hand sanitizer/wet wipes, and ORS/ginger tea sachets for nausea or dehydration.