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We have planned a trip from Mississippi to Virginia by Amtrak. Now I learn that the food on the train is pre-prepared and frozen. There are no gluten free options. I can bring my own food, but they cannot refrigerate, warm, cook, microwave or in any other way prepare my food. What can a traveler do? The used to have a kitchen where they prepared meals and I could always get a steak or a salad. No more. I am at a loss. I don't want to cancel my trip, but I can't go that long without food.

 

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Since you can pack your own food don't let this spoil your trip. You should be able to get milk so perhaps bring some filling granola, fruit, nuts or a nut butter and bread etc. Perhaps some of your favorite treats. While disappointing at least you won't have to worry about having your trip ruined by CC. Go and enjoy yourself.

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Thanks. I know I can feed myself , but it just doesn't seem fair. They do offer vegan meals. Being vegan is a choice, Having Celiac is not a choice. I don't mean to sound like a whiney baby, but it doesn't seem right to me. I think I will attempt to contact some of the higher ups. Probably won't change anything, but it will make me feel better.

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