In a survey that determines ‘the least appealing foods to be eaten on a train’, smoked mackerel receives 49 per cent of the vote, boiled eggs comes second with 43 per cent and curry third with ...

Season the mackerel with salt lightly on both sides and set aside. Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to the boil and add the potatoes. Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.

Train travellers have revealed the food you should absolutely not eat in the carriages – from smoked mackerel to boiled eggs. A poll of 2,000 adults, who have been on a train journey in the last ...