This is on my experience based few points that will make your journey not so but quite comfortable.
For a short distance 100-200 km, if u have own vehcile then do not break your head to get ticket and run for the train, you will not save much more than psychological pressure.
Out of 10 train 09 trains runs late , its become habitual now-a-days specially in North reason.
Paln jouney for night, take homemade food, otherwise u will simply abuse vendor.
Seeking for a tea/coffee take powder mix tea or coffee just stir and drink, it is costing 15 rs but not available in most of train, so do not drink normal or dip tea, again u will abuse the vendor.
5. Let the government know if u feel late running, badly managed coach, unhygienic or any abnormality by using social media or other, after all government let you know that 47 % amount is paid by common man.
- So its our responsibility to let the government know that how much pshycological pressure and headache we get while journey start from booking train tickets.