Perfect Intercity coaches: A review of the M6 SNCB coaches
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Date: 2024-01-09
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Comments and reviews: 35
-holygooff
Nice review. This is the train I always take, together with the Siemens cars for shorter rides (You probably reviewed them as well, I'll look for it next.
During rush hours these cars are very busy. Pre corona they were completely full at times, with people staying back to back at the doors and in the corridors. Pretty awful. After corona it became better and you have at least a seat most of the time.
The trains can be clearn, but somtetimes very dirty. It depends if they ahve been cleaned recently. The situation is worse on older trains on less busy routes. There the situation can be filthy. Also, the outside is often sprayed with tags.
Toilets are often incredibly dirty. You were lucky.
The ride between Mechelen normally is 15-20 minutes. Antwerp-Brussels is 35-45 minutes. Something must have been wrong, I think.
1st class shuld be abolished in favour of more general seats. Nobody cares about first class over here.
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Nice review. This is the train I always take, together with the Siemens cars for shorter rides (You probably reviewed them as well, I'll look for it next.
During rush hours these cars are very busy. Pre corona they were completely full at times, with people staying back to back at the doors and in the corridors. Pretty awful. After corona it became better and you have at least a seat most of the time.
The trains can be clearn, but somtetimes very dirty. It depends if they ahve been cleaned recently. The situation is worse on older trains on less busy routes. There the situation can be filthy. Also, the outside is often sprayed with tags.
Toilets are often incredibly dirty. You were lucky.
The ride between Mechelen normally is 15-20 minutes. Antwerp-Brussels is 35-45 minutes. Something must have been wrong, I think.
1st class shuld be abolished in favour of more general seats. Nobody cares about first class over here.
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-imaginox9
When you're Belgian and you know that actually Belgium invests much more in company-owned cars than in trains. And that's a fact! But our train network isn't that bad when compared to other countries. Sure it's not perfect unlike Japanese or Swiss trains, or nearly as good as German, Dutch or Austrian trains, but it's still good when compared to France outside of Paris and the TGV lines, Italia, Greece or even the UK.
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When you're Belgian and you know that actually Belgium invests much more in company-owned cars than in trains. And that's a fact! But our train network isn't that bad when compared to other countries. Sure it's not perfect unlike Japanese or Swiss trains, or nearly as good as German, Dutch or Austrian trains, but it's still good when compared to France outside of Paris and the TGV lines, Italia, Greece or even the UK.
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-dirk6001
The first train line on the Europe mainland-
Did you know that the first train ride on the European mainland took place in Belgium? On 5 May 1835 the very first train to travel on the European mainland departed from Brussels. It's was heading for Mechelen, 22 km away. Despite ceremoniously opening the railway track, King Leopold I was not allowed to climb aboard.
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The first train line on the Europe mainland-
Did you know that the first train ride on the European mainland took place in Belgium? On 5 May 1835 the very first train to travel on the European mainland departed from Brussels. It's was heading for Mechelen, 22 km away. Despite ceremoniously opening the railway track, King Leopold I was not allowed to climb aboard.
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-AutoGamerZ_
Belgian railways aren't frequent at all, most lines only operate hourly, only between the very big cities there is frequent service. Even a bunch of stations in Brussels only get one or two trains an hour. - But maybe that's me, I am dutch and over here finding a line less frequent then twice an hour on local lines and four times on express lines isn't easy.
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Belgian railways aren't frequent at all, most lines only operate hourly, only between the very big cities there is frequent service. Even a bunch of stations in Brussels only get one or two trains an hour. - But maybe that's me, I am dutch and over here finding a line less frequent then twice an hour on local lines and four times on express lines isn't easy.
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-plegrain
M8 coaches are great. Choose the upper deck for the scenery, but if you want to take a nap the straight windows of the lower deck are better to rest your head; ) My opinion is that there no real need for first class in Belgian national trains because the longest trip you can take is about 2h30 tops. That would leave some more room for. everynody else
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M8 coaches are great. Choose the upper deck for the scenery, but if you want to take a nap the straight windows of the lower deck are better to rest your head; ) My opinion is that there no real need for first class in Belgian national trains because the longest trip you can take is about 2h30 tops. That would leave some more room for. everynody else
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-Ksandur
An amazing trip would be Oostende - Eupen. This is a journey from the coast of Belgium down to the southern german speaking part of Belgium. Takes 3 hours and it's the wonderful I10 stock, but do it soon because there are plans to replace it with the upcoming M7 in the future!
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An amazing trip would be Oostende - Eupen. This is a journey from the coast of Belgium down to the southern german speaking part of Belgium. Takes 3 hours and it's the wonderful I10 stock, but do it soon because there are plans to replace it with the upcoming M7 in the future!
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-ferrarisuper
I have been at Gand this summer and i tried this coach. I liked them a lot. I was just disappointed by the fact that seats are not reserved unlike other intercity trains in Europe, and from Bruxelles to Gand i did half of the journey standing
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I have been at Gand this summer and i tried this coach. I liked them a lot. I was just disappointed by the fact that seats are not reserved unlike other intercity trains in Europe, and from Bruxelles to Gand i did half of the journey standing
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-headslash55
fun fact, in mechelen on the platforms with the higher numbers you're able to see one of the biggest plants that the nmbs/sncb has. It's mainly for big reworks and work on every passenger couch and motor vehicle that is used by the nmbs/sncb.
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fun fact, in mechelen on the platforms with the higher numbers you're able to see one of the biggest plants that the nmbs/sncb has. It's mainly for big reworks and work on every passenger couch and motor vehicle that is used by the nmbs/sncb.
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-lmagee010
Spent a week in Belgium during August and rode these trains a lot. As a regular rider of New Jersey Transit commuter rail here in the states, Belgium Rail is a far more pleasant experience. (Not to mention, I miss being in Belgium)
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Spent a week in Belgium during August and rode these trains a lot. As a regular rider of New Jersey Transit commuter rail here in the states, Belgium Rail is a far more pleasant experience. (Not to mention, I miss being in Belgium)
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-googleprofiel6814
00: 58
It's funny you say that, because in Belgium everyone complains about the lack of investements in our infrastructure and fleet.
08: 04
Just like they always seem to disagree with that statement to.
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00: 58
It's funny you say that, because in Belgium everyone complains about the lack of investements in our infrastructure and fleet.
08: 04
Just like they always seem to disagree with that statement to.
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-Leopold_van_Aubel
Belgian trains are modern. The staff is professional and gives great services. But the train are always late. Why is that we have to deal with it all the time? Japan has solved this issue long ago.
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Belgian trains are modern. The staff is professional and gives great services. But the train are always late. Why is that we have to deal with it all the time? Japan has solved this issue long ago.
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-DanielsUKT
These double decker trains are good for very busy routes avd the seating looks comfortable top however I don't see the point of having first class on those of it looks mostly the same -
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These double decker trains are good for very busy routes avd the seating looks comfortable top however I don't see the point of having first class on those of it looks mostly the same -
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-MattijsVandebroek
New: NMBS (or SNCB, if you like french) has new M7 coaches! They look like the M6, but have more capacity, and they are better if you want to take your bike on the train.
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New: NMBS (or SNCB, if you like french) has new M7 coaches! They look like the M6, but have more capacity, and they are better if you want to take your bike on the train.
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-robgraham5697
If you're ever in Toronto you will have to check out the GO trains here. I use them to get out of the city when visiting family. Very handy, and I think reasonably priced.
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If you're ever in Toronto you will have to check out the GO trains here. I use them to get out of the city when visiting family. Very handy, and I think reasonably priced.
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-user-yi3tw5sr8b
6: 40 The sensor is working perfectly. You hear the click. But there wasn't any more water in the tank, I think. So water isn't coming because no water is there.
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6: 40 The sensor is working perfectly. You hear the click. But there wasn't any more water in the tank, I think. So water isn't coming because no water is there.
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-Maxime_K-G
You think the toilets are a little small! You should see te toilets in our Desiro trains! They are so big I get agoraphobia in them. I like my toilets small. -
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You think the toilets are a little small! You should see te toilets in our Desiro trains! They are so big I get agoraphobia in them. I like my toilets small. -
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-StratosTitan
Its weird that the journey was 38 minutes. I sometimes take this route and the fastest connection is 26 minutes. Maybe your train stopped in more stations.
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Its weird that the journey was 38 minutes. I sometimes take this route and the fastest connection is 26 minutes. Maybe your train stopped in more stations.
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-trainspotterXL
Check the SNCB M7 coaches, they reallt updated the 1st class coaches again: ) You should also try an AM96 or a I11 coach, exquisite 1st class product -
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Check the SNCB M7 coaches, they reallt updated the 1st class coaches again: ) You should also try an AM96 or a I11 coach, exquisite 1st class product -
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-EpicThe112
Speaking of the AM96 the Oostende Train is Combined with the Antwerp Lille train. The other route is Lille-Liege this is due to AM96 441-490 being 3kv 25kv
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Speaking of the AM96 the Oostende Train is Combined with the Antwerp Lille train. The other route is Lille-Liege this is due to AM96 441-490 being 3kv 25kv
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-amtrakharry
Nice looking coaches! I also like where you can add cars for busier times. The ride looked pretty good too. !
Thank you for sharing! :): ): )
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Nice looking coaches! I also like where you can add cars for busier times. The ride looked pretty good too. !
Thank you for sharing! :): ): )
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-vivb121
That was really amazing how quiet that coach was inside. And how loud it was outside the doors. Those insulation in the glass doors must be great.
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That was really amazing how quiet that coach was inside. And how loud it was outside the doors. Those insulation in the glass doors must be great.
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-fenrir1886
it looks outdated because the SNCB has had major funding cuts over the years. Prices have gone up for us as well since i first took the train.
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it looks outdated because the SNCB has had major funding cuts over the years. Prices have gone up for us as well since i first took the train.
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-fredericleroy6177
-We arrived on time like most of the time-- well look like you've been lucky all the time, train are 80% always late here in Belgium
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-We arrived on time like most of the time-- well look like you've been lucky all the time, train are 80% always late here in Belgium
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-detreinreiziger
Good trip report mate! Those coaches look way better than the VIRM in the Netherlands. Would you also like to try the Desiro?
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Good trip report mate! Those coaches look way better than the VIRM in the Netherlands. Would you also like to try the Desiro?
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-Loic-qv4zl
Tu devrais tester les voitures i6/i10 qui font les trajets Bruxelles- arlon/luxembourg a certaines heures
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Tu devrais tester les voitures i6/i10 qui font les trajets Bruxelles- arlon/luxembourg a certaines heures
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train
Hey you also should do Genk- Blankenberge. From a city really close to the Netherlands all the way to the sea!
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Hey you also should do Genk- Blankenberge. From a city really close to the Netherlands all the way to the sea!
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-jovada
Ooh that sound of all those squeaky seats. Hate it. But that's the only downside, they're brilliant coaches.
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Ooh that sound of all those squeaky seats. Hate it. But that's the only downside, they're brilliant coaches.
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-panareasy6749
My train aint like that in my region! they'r old, creepy and dirty. Give me that train or riot >=O
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My train aint like that in my region! they'r old, creepy and dirty. Give me that train or riot >=O
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-Aomicplane
I do love riding these, always quiet and peaceful no matter the speed of the train. Very cozy!
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I do love riding these, always quiet and peaceful no matter the speed of the train. Very cozy!
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-benjamintery7847
I don't like face to face seating, thats the problem with SNCB
Great video as always
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I don't like face to face seating, thats the problem with SNCB
Great video as always
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-Ipuffyy
-invest in their railway and infrastructure. they're behind by a lot on comparison to NL and DE.
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-invest in their railway and infrastructure. they're behind by a lot on comparison to NL and DE.
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-eatchocolate9713
The two platforms that are under construction in your video have opend in december 2020
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The two platforms that are under construction in your video have opend in december 2020
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-djjeboysieb4120
if you want to go old-school, do an trip review on the 4100 series from NMBS; )
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if you want to go old-school, do an trip review on the 4100 series from NMBS; )
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-bowlerstuff9589
SNCB do go to the limits sometimes, i have seen quad desiro and quad AM96 before
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SNCB do go to the limits sometimes, i have seen quad desiro and quad AM96 before
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