What is like to travel 10 hours between Bulgaria and Romania onboard BDZ trains?
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Date: 2024-01-09
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Of course, your work is appreciated.
However, some critical words regarding your EXPECTATIONS in your videos about Bulgarian Trains from Belgrade / Sofia / Bukuresti:
In the coaches you are missing power sockets, Wifi etc, WHY?
Have you forgotten that you were (in 2020) travelling through Ex-communist countries? Sometimes through stunning landscapes, i. e. through ISKAR Gauge in Bulgaria - you mentioned it - or Balkan Mountains etc?
Then crossing the mighty river Danube (2. 5 km wide ) at Ruse / BG - unfortunately only three seconds in your video, WHY? A pity that you did not mention more facts, i. e. about Ruse train station. It was an important Train Station for the famous Orient Express! Do you really think Wifi etc. is more important in travelling through such beautiful countries, I don't think so.
Bottom line,
I don't want to patronize, eventually adjust your expectations specifically towards the countries you are describing, it's simply a difference I. e. traveling from LINCLON / NE, through the US-Midwest by AMTRAK, or travelling by National State Railways in EASTERN EUROPE's wonderful countries, which untill the year 1990 were not accessible for westerly Tourists.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023
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Of course, your work is appreciated.
However, some critical words regarding your EXPECTATIONS in your videos about Bulgarian Trains from Belgrade / Sofia / Bukuresti:
In the coaches you are missing power sockets, Wifi etc, WHY?
Have you forgotten that you were (in 2020) travelling through Ex-communist countries? Sometimes through stunning landscapes, i. e. through ISKAR Gauge in Bulgaria - you mentioned it - or Balkan Mountains etc?
Then crossing the mighty river Danube (2. 5 km wide ) at Ruse / BG - unfortunately only three seconds in your video, WHY? A pity that you did not mention more facts, i. e. about Ruse train station. It was an important Train Station for the famous Orient Express! Do you really think Wifi etc. is more important in travelling through such beautiful countries, I don't think so.
Bottom line,
I don't want to patronize, eventually adjust your expectations specifically towards the countries you are describing, it's simply a difference I. e. traveling from LINCLON / NE, through the US-Midwest by AMTRAK, or travelling by National State Railways in EASTERN EUROPE's wonderful countries, which untill the year 1990 were not accessible for westerly Tourists.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2023
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-zazanova7327
Ahaha in the beginning there was a guy who was (in typical Bulgarian manner) semi complaining on the phone that he is, and I quote -I am traveling with 5 people, who don't get Bulgarian. - Classic Bulgarian old style, passive-aggressive talking about you in front of you because you don't understand me anyway. What a sad fella, sorry about our unfriendly folks. Yeah in Sofia there have been done renovations for years. I myself made once the trip out of curiosity from Craiova to my hometown Vidin, over the second Romania - Bulgaria bridge. It was the slowest train I ever rode! And I was surprised to see they repaired the station. The Trip Vidin - Sofia is nice to look as well. I have a fond memory of it since my childhood. The trains didn't change that much since the 90ies. But you go to the Vraca Balkan and it is a pleasant view.
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Ahaha in the beginning there was a guy who was (in typical Bulgarian manner) semi complaining on the phone that he is, and I quote -I am traveling with 5 people, who don't get Bulgarian. - Classic Bulgarian old style, passive-aggressive talking about you in front of you because you don't understand me anyway. What a sad fella, sorry about our unfriendly folks. Yeah in Sofia there have been done renovations for years. I myself made once the trip out of curiosity from Craiova to my hometown Vidin, over the second Romania - Bulgaria bridge. It was the slowest train I ever rode! And I was surprised to see they repaired the station. The Trip Vidin - Sofia is nice to look as well. I have a fond memory of it since my childhood. The trains didn't change that much since the 90ies. But you go to the Vraca Balkan and it is a pleasant view.
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-CFRTrainSpotter
the CFR Couchette coach is a former DB -Touropa- couchette that was built around 1967-1968 from what i remember. the CFR's sleeper fleet is mostly composed of former DB sleeeping carriages and such brought second hand and refurbished locally. pretty nice but the should get a bit more up to date. think they were made by Waggonbau Hansa in Bremen.
as for the Bulgarian coaches, they are either purchased in -1985 to 1990 or purchased second hand (as you mentioned) from the DB/DR and refurbished locally at Septemvri, if you want to know.
pretty cool vids btw!
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the CFR Couchette coach is a former DB -Touropa- couchette that was built around 1967-1968 from what i remember. the CFR's sleeper fleet is mostly composed of former DB sleeeping carriages and such brought second hand and refurbished locally. pretty nice but the should get a bit more up to date. think they were made by Waggonbau Hansa in Bremen.
as for the Bulgarian coaches, they are either purchased in -1985 to 1990 or purchased second hand (as you mentioned) from the DB/DR and refurbished locally at Septemvri, if you want to know.
pretty cool vids btw!
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-mihaelaedreva
I came to this video from the video about Santa train where you mentioned Bulgaria and I was like wait what, let's see that. :D Not that I don't know what our trains look like. That was fun video to watch! I've done this trip about 15? years ago during the night in a sleeper cabin: ) I must say that during the day it looks much nicer, you can watch the landscapes: )
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I came to this video from the video about Santa train where you mentioned Bulgaria and I was like wait what, let's see that. :D Not that I don't know what our trains look like. That was fun video to watch! I've done this trip about 15? years ago during the night in a sleeper cabin: ) I must say that during the day it looks much nicer, you can watch the landscapes: )
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-gokceaydin3324
12: 27 TCDD uses a different couchette numbering scheme than the European scheme for domestic journeys. So, when the car is used for a European trip, they write the numbers on the compartment walls with a ballpoint pen. As almost always, the badly maintained TCDD car has wheel flats, although the BDZ one has the same here.
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12: 27 TCDD uses a different couchette numbering scheme than the European scheme for domestic journeys. So, when the car is used for a European trip, they write the numbers on the compartment walls with a ballpoint pen. As almost always, the badly maintained TCDD car has wheel flats, although the BDZ one has the same here.
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-RocketJSykes
BDZ is my railway company. It is NOTHING compared to the UK, yet it's better than Serbian railways (in my opinion. IDK why everyone calls UK National Rail the worst in Europe. It's like half of the global population does not know that Bulgaria even exists.
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BDZ is my railway company. It is NOTHING compared to the UK, yet it's better than Serbian railways (in my opinion. IDK why everyone calls UK National Rail the worst in Europe. It's like half of the global population does not know that Bulgaria even exists.
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-oneoneoneman
Geographically half of the Romania is on the Balcans so not Eastern but rather South-Eastern Europe. If you draw a line from Trieste to say Constanta or even Tulcea, that depicts the Balcan peninsula probably the best.
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Geographically half of the Romania is on the Balcans so not Eastern but rather South-Eastern Europe. If you draw a line from Trieste to say Constanta or even Tulcea, that depicts the Balcan peninsula probably the best.
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-crystalstatskey
Trying to take this train from Sofia to Bucharest. How the heck do you buy a ticket? I can't find them anywhere online and want to book in advance as we are on a tight time crunch.
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Trying to take this train from Sofia to Bucharest. How the heck do you buy a ticket? I can't find them anywhere online and want to book in advance as we are on a tight time crunch.
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-QuantumBraced
Driving/bus takes 5. 5 hrs so how can the train take double that, they really need to work on getting these travel times down if they want people to actually use these train routes.
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Driving/bus takes 5. 5 hrs so how can the train take double that, they really need to work on getting these travel times down if they want people to actually use these train routes.
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The old trains are so much nicer where you can open windows and let some fresh air in. New trains with sealed windows are like being in prison. Please, let's go back. The future is grim.
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The old trains are so much nicer where you can open windows and let some fresh air in. New trains with sealed windows are like being in prison. Please, let's go back. The future is grim.
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-syrianrefugee2860
How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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-syrianrefugee2860
How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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-syrianrefugee2860
How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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-syrianrefugee2860
How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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-nic4obg
I think you kinda missed out - we have a narrow gauge train track in southern Bulgaria that still uses a steam locomotive. It's a scenic route and I think you'd love it.
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I think you kinda missed out - we have a narrow gauge train track in southern Bulgaria that still uses a steam locomotive. It's a scenic route and I think you'd love it.
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-syrianrefugee2860
How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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How can I book tickets by passport or residence, and is there inspection between the borders of Bulgaria and Romania? I hope you respond and explain arrogantly
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-bahaakalih1169
May I know how was the border control when you cross to Romania is there any one check your passport and give you any stamp that you enter Romania
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May I know how was the border control when you cross to Romania is there any one check your passport and give you any stamp that you enter Romania
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-rthelionheart
In this day and age - even in Eastern Europe - having a train that does not offer a decent enough toilet to passengers is simply not acceptable.
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In this day and age - even in Eastern Europe - having a train that does not offer a decent enough toilet to passengers is simply not acceptable.
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-jamesball4396
Just took this train, met some great people and enjoyed the old train. Did not enjoy the 5 hour delay while waiting for the Turkish carriage.
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Just took this train, met some great people and enjoyed the old train. Did not enjoy the 5 hour delay while waiting for the Turkish carriage.
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You should come to visit. Bulgaria again. Now, we have new carriages and locomotives and train journies here have become a lot more comfortable.
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You should come to visit. Bulgaria again. Now, we have new carriages and locomotives and train journies here have become a lot more comfortable.
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-jimkeith3633
Your videos are fun to watch! I would have so much trouble keeping track of what trains to use while traveling in Eastern Europe e
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Your videos are fun to watch! I would have so much trouble keeping track of what trains to use while traveling in Eastern Europe e
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-michaelf7093
I caught a Turkish train here, in 2019, to go to Istanbul.
Earlier, I had arrived here, from Belgrade. Very different trains.
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I caught a Turkish train here, in 2019, to go to Istanbul.
Earlier, I had arrived here, from Belgrade. Very different trains.
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-shakeelahmed414
interesting,
last week i took train from Sofia to Yambol. it was good to know all about train travel in Bulgarian.
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interesting,
last week i took train from Sofia to Yambol. it was good to know all about train travel in Bulgarian.
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-petkovmarin
The Bulgarian station is empty because its a hell to travel with train and it takes ages to bring you from point a to b.
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The Bulgarian station is empty because its a hell to travel with train and it takes ages to bring you from point a to b.
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-dantep8787
Lol spanish people in the same wagon muerome-. According to the bulgarian man it seems he was the only bulgarian there xd
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Lol spanish people in the same wagon muerome-. According to the bulgarian man it seems he was the only bulgarian there xd
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-boyanyanakiev7090
I am from bulgaria and the center is amazing! The national palace of culture is amazing! I even live close to it.
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I am from bulgaria and the center is amazing! The national palace of culture is amazing! I even live close to it.
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-tonibest2011
I can summarise in 2 words: not fast. And if you want me to elaborate, perhaps in 3 words: Definitely not fast. =)
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I can summarise in 2 words: not fast. And if you want me to elaborate, perhaps in 3 words: Definitely not fast. =)
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Recommend overnight to Istanbul, border stop is early morning but if you can get a bed it-s a great experience!
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Recommend overnight to Istanbul, border stop is early morning but if you can get a bed it-s a great experience!
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-andreworiez8920
An interesting trip would be Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train from Anchrage to Fairbanks.
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An interesting trip would be Alaska Railroad's Aurora Winter Train from Anchrage to Fairbanks.
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-dave1001
no need to paint the carriages the graffiti artists take of that but it looks unsightly
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no need to paint the carriages the graffiti artists take of that but it looks unsightly
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BMZ is czech or czechoslovakian vagons and the locomotive are to czech or czechoslovakian
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BMZ is czech or czechoslovakian vagons and the locomotive are to czech or czechoslovakian
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