{"id":806,"date":"2025-06-30T14:28:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T14:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dibrail.com\/blogs\/?p=806"},"modified":"2025-07-01T14:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T14:08:26","slug":"pocket-friendly-meal-items-available-on-train","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dibrail.com\/blogs\/food-train\/pocket-friendly-meal-items-available-on-train\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocket friendly meal items available\u00a0on\u00a0train"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pocket-friendly meal items on trains offer a convenient and economical way for passengers to enjoy food during their journey. Common affordable options include snacks like samosas, kachoris, veg sandwiches, and bread pakoras, typically priced between \u20b920 to \u20b950. For light meals, items such as poha, upma, and instant noodles are widely available and budget-friendly. Travelers can also opt for filling meals like the veg thali, mini thali, or rajma chawal, usually priced between \u20b960 to \u20b9100.<\/p>\n

Non-vegetarian options like egg curry with rice are also available at reasonable rates. Additionally, packaged snacks, biscuits, and beverages like tea, coffee, and Rail Neer water bottles are easily accessible on most trains. These meals can be purchased from pantry cars, station vendors, or through IRCTC\u2019s e-catering services, making it easy for passengers to eat well without overspending.<\/p>\n

Here are some pocket-friendly meal items<\/strong> commonly available on Indian trains (both through pantry cars and Dibrail’s<\/a> e-catering services):<\/p>\n

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\ud83e\udd6a Snacks & Light Meals (\u20b920\u2013\u20b980)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nApprox. Price<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Veg Sandwich<\/td>\n\u20b930\u201350<\/td>\nAvailable in most trains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samosa \/ Kachori<\/td>\n\u20b920\u201340<\/td>\nFound at stations and vendors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bread Pakora<\/td>\n\u20b940\u201360<\/td>\nOften served hot at stalls<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Veg Cutlet (2 pcs)<\/td>\n\u20b940\u201360<\/td>\nIRCTC menu standard<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Poha<\/td>\n\u20b950\u201380<\/td>\nMostly for breakfast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upma<\/td>\n\u20b950\u201370<\/td>\nLight and filling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Instant Noodles (Maggi)<\/td>\n\u20b950\u201380<\/td>\nCup noodles often sold on board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Masala Chai \/ Coffee<\/td>\n\u20b920\u201330<\/td>\nAvailable frequently on moving trains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\ud83c\udf5b Budget Meals (\u20b950\u2013\u20b9150)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nApprox. Price<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Veg Thali<\/td>\n\u20b970\u2013100<\/td>\nRice, chapati, sabzi, dal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mini Thali<\/td>\n\u20b9100\u2013120<\/td>\nSmaller portion, 2\u20133 items<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rajma Chawal \/ Chole Chawal<\/td>\n\u20b980\u2013100<\/td>\nAvailable via vendors or e-catering<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Khichdi<\/td>\n\u20b980\u2013100<\/td>\nSoft and easy to digest<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egg Curry + Rice \/ Roti<\/td>\n\u20b9120\u2013150<\/td>\nNon-veg budget option<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Curd Rice \/ Lemon Rice<\/td>\n\u20b9100\u2013120<\/td>\nCommon in South Indian trains<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\ud83c\udf5e Quick Bites & Extras<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Item<\/th>\nApprox. Price<\/th>\nNotes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Packaged Chips \/ Biscuits<\/td>\n\u20b910\u201330<\/td>\nWidely available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Bottle (1L)<\/td>\n\u20b915\u201320<\/td>\nRail Neer or equivalent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Soft Drinks \/ Juices<\/td>\n\u20b920\u201340<\/td>\nDepending on brand<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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\ud83d\udcf1 Tips to Save More<\/strong><\/h3>\n