Madrid to Barcelona with RENFE AVE in PREFERENTE
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-esteve_alonso
About the executive room:
At boths ends of the train there-s a space of 8 seats, but the one located in -Preferente- class has more comfy and large seats and tables (they are the same that the first convoy, wich in the past was -Club- class, but it passed to -Preferente-, the other located at the -Turista- class has the same number of chairs but with the -Turista- comfort.
The good thing about this zones is that only few people know that one of them are Turista and you can book it, so mostly times you are alone in the compartment. Also, it-s a great place because the aerodynamic form of the train lets you to have a similar view of the maquinista view
It-s my favourite tip for every time you will travel in the S-103: to travel alone with front views.
Nice vid btw!
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About the executive room:
At boths ends of the train there-s a space of 8 seats, but the one located in -Preferente- class has more comfy and large seats and tables (they are the same that the first convoy, wich in the past was -Club- class, but it passed to -Preferente-, the other located at the -Turista- class has the same number of chairs but with the -Turista- comfort.
The good thing about this zones is that only few people know that one of them are Turista and you can book it, so mostly times you are alone in the compartment. Also, it-s a great place because the aerodynamic form of the train lets you to have a similar view of the maquinista view
It-s my favourite tip for every time you will travel in the S-103: to travel alone with front views.
Nice vid btw!
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-juansdf1
So, some comments.
The lounge thingy executive stuff at the end, I think I read somewhere that in new Velaros it is not being built, so perhaps it went out of use.
About the opening to competitors: Italian trains are coming to Spain! If I'm not mistaken, from march 2022 some Frecciarossa will start doing high speed services in Spain.
Also, a high-speed line is being built linking Madrid, Badajoz and Lisbon.
Bad thing is, RENFE is progressively abandoning its conventional rail network because of their obsession with high speed
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So, some comments.
The lounge thingy executive stuff at the end, I think I read somewhere that in new Velaros it is not being built, so perhaps it went out of use.
About the opening to competitors: Italian trains are coming to Spain! If I'm not mistaken, from march 2022 some Frecciarossa will start doing high speed services in Spain.
Also, a high-speed line is being built linking Madrid, Badajoz and Lisbon.
Bad thing is, RENFE is progressively abandoning its conventional rail network because of their obsession with high speed
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-EpicThe112
2: 35 this portion of Madrid Atocha Renfe ADIF resembles Amtrak owned Penn Station. Speaking of railway electrical voltages Madrid Atocha is 25kv 50hz AC standard gauge high speed trains 3kv DC Spanish Gauge Trains on the other hand New York Penn Station is 11kv 25hz NJ Transit Amtrak for ACS-64 ALP-45DP ALP-46 & ALP-46A Arrow III Avelia Liberty & Aceela Express 750 v DC Third Rail top contact for Long Island Railroad M3 M7 M9 DM30AC and P32AC-DM Amtrak. S100 is also 1. 5kv DC Capable
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2: 35 this portion of Madrid Atocha Renfe ADIF resembles Amtrak owned Penn Station. Speaking of railway electrical voltages Madrid Atocha is 25kv 50hz AC standard gauge high speed trains 3kv DC Spanish Gauge Trains on the other hand New York Penn Station is 11kv 25hz NJ Transit Amtrak for ACS-64 ALP-45DP ALP-46 & ALP-46A Arrow III Avelia Liberty & Aceela Express 750 v DC Third Rail top contact for Long Island Railroad M3 M7 M9 DM30AC and P32AC-DM Amtrak. S100 is also 1. 5kv DC Capable
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-NClass468
I did this journey on one of the 100 serie trains in preferente with full complimentary meal served at my seat, and I only booked two days in advance and only cost -110! Hugely impressive coming from Australia where we have very poor long distance trains! Also my train was going from Madrid all the way to Figueres-Vilafant station as final destination, and the ticket was listed as AVE-TGV. was surprised by that.
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I did this journey on one of the 100 serie trains in preferente with full complimentary meal served at my seat, and I only booked two days in advance and only cost -110! Hugely impressive coming from Australia where we have very poor long distance trains! Also my train was going from Madrid all the way to Figueres-Vilafant station as final destination, and the ticket was listed as AVE-TGV. was surprised by that.
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-CJWJR
I took the AVE roundtrip from Sevilla to Madrid when I studied in Sevilla in the Fall of 2007. If I recall correctly, there used to be three classes instead of two: Club, Preferente, and Turista. The study-abroad company that I went through included several excursions in the cost of our tuition and room/board, and we were in the Turista section (of course) to save money.
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I took the AVE roundtrip from Sevilla to Madrid when I studied in Sevilla in the Fall of 2007. If I recall correctly, there used to be three classes instead of two: Club, Preferente, and Turista. The study-abroad company that I went through included several excursions in the cost of our tuition and room/board, and we were in the Turista section (of course) to save money.
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-adrianibso
Good quality product, but very expensive. 81- one-way between a 3h trip from Madrid to Barcelona. Would be nicer if it were around 50-60-, spending around 120- to make a round trip. Spanish economy isnt as powerful as French or German. AVE is mainly used by people who travel for work or tourists with a good budget.
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Good quality product, but very expensive. 81- one-way between a 3h trip from Madrid to Barcelona. Would be nicer if it were around 50-60-, spending around 120- to make a round trip. Spanish economy isnt as powerful as French or German. AVE is mainly used by people who travel for work or tourists with a good budget.
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train
madrid - barcelona by plane 30 euro, 1h 30min (local flight so fast, no silly customs or advanced checks)
madrid-barcelona by train 130 euro, 3h
Who in their right mind would pick the train!
To be competitive train ticket 1st class/premium/business/whatever should cost as much as economy plane.
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madrid - barcelona by plane 30 euro, 1h 30min (local flight so fast, no silly customs or advanced checks)
madrid-barcelona by train 130 euro, 3h
Who in their right mind would pick the train!
To be competitive train ticket 1st class/premium/business/whatever should cost as much as economy plane.
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-moirawarnock7290
I am visiting Spain from NZ next year and I am really excited about the trains! I haven't been on a train in 10 years. I checked out the schedules and was spoiled for choice but your blog has helped me to decide which train company and also which agent to use for booking. So many thanks.
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I am visiting Spain from NZ next year and I am really excited about the trains! I haven't been on a train in 10 years. I checked out the schedules and was spoiled for choice but your blog has helped me to decide which train company and also which agent to use for booking. So many thanks.
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train
high speed rail has to stop trying to be like planes with check-in etc if train companies want to compete with airlines. it's annoying and takes time and is a big factor why people don't want to use airlines and instead take the train. also generally high speed rail needs to be way cheaper.
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high speed rail has to stop trying to be like planes with check-in etc if train companies want to compete with airlines. it's annoying and takes time and is a big factor why people don't want to use airlines and instead take the train. also generally high speed rail needs to be way cheaper.
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-The0ldboy
Manufactured in Germany, but the technological patents are Spanish, specifically the -praised- design is actually something that Talgo already did in the 60's in the USA, revolutionizing both the interior and exterior design of the trains, something that should be said more often
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Manufactured in Germany, but the technological patents are Spanish, specifically the -praised- design is actually something that Talgo already did in the 60's in the USA, revolutionizing both the interior and exterior design of the trains, something that should be said more often
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train
The old building was designed in the 19th century by a Spanish pupil of Gustave Eiffel, the same guy who created the Tower.
It was refurbished following a design of Rafael Moneo, a Spanish architect who designed also the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in L. A.
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The old building was designed in the 19th century by a Spanish pupil of Gustave Eiffel, the same guy who created the Tower.
It was refurbished following a design of Rafael Moneo, a Spanish architect who designed also the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in L. A.
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train
The -sala executive- was firstly supposed to be a place for bussiness meetings. However, since this didn't work, RENFE has changed that into -silence car-, a coach where people who doesn't want noise can travel in silence. Is a coach where it is not allowed to talk-
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The -sala executive- was firstly supposed to be a place for bussiness meetings. However, since this didn't work, RENFE has changed that into -silence car-, a coach where people who doesn't want noise can travel in silence. Is a coach where it is not allowed to talk-
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-calebtrains2261
Nice, I Had A College Professor Who Wanted To Take The AVE. Also, Did You Know There Used To Be Overnight Service That Went From Madrid To Barcelona? It Was Called -El Tren Estrella Costa Brava. - That Train Was Discontinued In 2015.
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Nice, I Had A College Professor Who Wanted To Take The AVE. Also, Did You Know There Used To Be Overnight Service That Went From Madrid To Barcelona? It Was Called -El Tren Estrella Costa Brava. - That Train Was Discontinued In 2015.
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-renfelectrotrenes
The Spanish goverment is spending too much money in high speed railways and non AVE lines are completely abandoned. You should go to the north of Spain to travel with the largest narrow gauge railways of Europe.
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The Spanish goverment is spending too much money in high speed railways and non AVE lines are completely abandoned. You should go to the north of Spain to travel with the largest narrow gauge railways of Europe.
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train
It-s strange how many people actually use first class in europe, in the UK not many people travel 1st especially on the local routes, the high speed line that goes from my local station doesn-t even have a 1st class
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It-s strange how many people actually use first class in europe, in the UK not many people travel 1st especially on the local routes, the high speed line that goes from my local station doesn-t even have a 1st class
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-ruiassuncao94
Inside the Mainland Spain connections AVE uses the 3 Class configuration Preferente, Turista Plus and Turista and on Spain - France connections AVE uses the 2 Class configuration Preferente and Turista.
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Inside the Mainland Spain connections AVE uses the 3 Class configuration Preferente, Turista Plus and Turista and on Spain - France connections AVE uses the 2 Class configuration Preferente and Turista.
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train
I in particular like how the AVE system is completely separate from the conventional lines similar to the Japanese Shinkansen network, also a country which uses 2 separate gauges. Fantastic vlog!
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I in particular like how the AVE system is completely separate from the conventional lines similar to the Japanese Shinkansen network, also a country which uses 2 separate gauges. Fantastic vlog!
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train
I've enjoyed travelling on the AVE to Seville as well as other services on RENFE. Your travel reports bring back great memories. And the few glimpses of yourself are refreshing. Thank You. ;-)
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I've enjoyed travelling on the AVE to Seville as well as other services on RENFE. Your travel reports bring back great memories. And the few glimpses of yourself are refreshing. Thank You. ;-)
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-jxz8903
Hey simply railways can you do a video report about portuguese high speed train Alfa pendular from lisbon to porto please can you check this comment if you have time thank you: )
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Hey simply railways can you do a video report about portuguese high speed train Alfa pendular from lisbon to porto please can you check this comment if you have time thank you: )
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-MattMcIrvin
I rode the AVE from Madrid to Valencia last year and was greatly impressed. Couldn't get the wifi to work, apparently because I'm not Spanish. But that was the one hiccup.
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I rode the AVE from Madrid to Valencia last year and was greatly impressed. Couldn't get the wifi to work, apparently because I'm not Spanish. But that was the one hiccup.
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-aszlanslatan8389
Hai -, actually i love your rail trip report, but can you give more duration like 20min or 25min. Because it not enough to enjoy your best trip reportthank you. -
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Hai -, actually i love your rail trip report, but can you give more duration like 20min or 25min. Because it not enough to enjoy your best trip reportthank you. -
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-mr. x_vericu
That cab at the front where the window is frosted is the driver's cab. The glass is fitted with a type of crystal that blocks light when electricity passes through.
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That cab at the front where the window is frosted is the driver's cab. The glass is fitted with a type of crystal that blocks light when electricity passes through.
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-utaamtrak9584
That seat pitch is normal in europe! If that was first class in the US i would want a refund. Also i get that its nice to have but who reads the newspapers.
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That seat pitch is normal in europe! If that was first class in the US i would want a refund. Also i get that its nice to have but who reads the newspapers.
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-ernestmachpro3341
Alstom uses the Wilhelm Jakobs technology to build his trains. Cars are hardly joined.
ICE doesn't use it despite it's German. But Jew.
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Alstom uses the Wilhelm Jakobs technology to build his trains. Cars are hardly joined.
ICE doesn't use it despite it's German. But Jew.
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-pablol. e. 3960
Great video as always. -
Pretty nice touche the ADIF green & grey logo cheme for the Madrid Atocha Station.
Keep the great job----
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Great video as always. -
Pretty nice touche the ADIF green & grey logo cheme for the Madrid Atocha Station.
Keep the great job----
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-DerGeogast
3: 07 one of the reasons why I prefer trains over airplanes are the tedious procedures for boarding planes. A pity it seems the same for AVE -
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3: 07 one of the reasons why I prefer trains over airplanes are the tedious procedures for boarding planes. A pity it seems the same for AVE -
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-Teddini
I prefer the ICE version over this. Its only small differences like lighter/darker wood and lighter/darker floor but it makes so much difference!
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I prefer the ICE version over this. Its only small differences like lighter/darker wood and lighter/darker floor but it makes so much difference!
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-sxflyer5410
Thank you for this trip report!
Memories are coming back, as I have taken this train from Madrid to Barcelona in 2015 and I loved it! :D
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Thank you for this trip report!
Memories are coming back, as I have taken this train from Madrid to Barcelona in 2015 and I loved it! :D
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-dirkusmaximus9268
Does someone know a site or FB-page/group for information concerning cheap SNCF-tickets? DB? And others on the continent?
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Does someone know a site or FB-page/group for information concerning cheap SNCF-tickets? DB? And others on the continent?
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train
The reason why they have baggage control is because of a bombing incident that happened, killed 10-20 ppl i think. Rip thise who died
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The reason why they have baggage control is because of a bombing incident that happened, killed 10-20 ppl i think. Rip thise who died
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-nigeldawson5960
Such a shame that AVE no longer has the real first class, forget what it was called. That was quite nice, very pleasant.
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Such a shame that AVE no longer has the real first class, forget what it was called. That was quite nice, very pleasant.
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train
I took OIUGO non stop service Barcelona to Madrid just 2h28m, awesome and very cheap service compared with Ave. Nice video anyways
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I took OIUGO non stop service Barcelona to Madrid just 2h28m, awesome and very cheap service compared with Ave. Nice video anyways
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-dantep8787
Trains are excellent but the landscape is boring. I prefer the north of the country (Asturias, Cantabria, Burgos, Euskadi)
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Trains are excellent but the landscape is boring. I prefer the north of the country (Asturias, Cantabria, Burgos, Euskadi)
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-sxflyer5410
wow, that-s kind of dumb to not offer full service on weekends? Does anyone know the reason for that?
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wow, that-s kind of dumb to not offer full service on weekends? Does anyone know the reason for that?
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-benjamintery7847
As always a really awesome trip report! Congrats on 30k; ) and what is your editing software?
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As always a really awesome trip report! Congrats on 30k; ) and what is your editing software?
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