Night Trains are Amazing, here's a top FIVE of European Sleeper Trains
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Date: 2024-01-09
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-petergilbert72
Tremendous video. I loved your -sick- flying joke! Two tips: on the Night Riviera from Penzance to London you can remain in your bed until 0645 which is nicer than 0500! And on the ferry train to Sicily the toilets are locked closed while the train is on board the ferry, which is quite a long time if you are desperate - (of course, you can put on some clothes and find a toilet on the ferry.
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Tremendous video. I loved your -sick- flying joke! Two tips: on the Night Riviera from Penzance to London you can remain in your bed until 0645 which is nicer than 0500! And on the ferry train to Sicily the toilets are locked closed while the train is on board the ferry, which is quite a long time if you are desperate - (of course, you can put on some clothes and find a toilet on the ferry.
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-ianhamilton396
This is really great, thank you.
We are planning a train journey throughout Italy this Summer and this helps alot with the Roma > Sicily.
And of course the added bonus of a great night train is saving the cost of a hotel room!
I live in Scotland, and I am grateful you did NOT include the Caledonian Sleeper to London - truly the worst night train anywhere.
Merci!
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This is really great, thank you.
We are planning a train journey throughout Italy this Summer and this helps alot with the Roma > Sicily.
And of course the added bonus of a great night train is saving the cost of a hotel room!
I live in Scotland, and I am grateful you did NOT include the Caledonian Sleeper to London - truly the worst night train anywhere.
Merci!
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-miketackabery7521
Excellent Thibaut! I was taken aback at first by the narration, but closed captioning fixed my problem. It was very good for all the information you gave, which is something you can't really do in your silent videos.
I've loved many of your videos as I miss being able to travel by train. I live in Alaska and there's only one. And I have to fly to get to it -
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Excellent Thibaut! I was taken aback at first by the narration, but closed captioning fixed my problem. It was very good for all the information you gave, which is something you can't really do in your silent videos.
I've loved many of your videos as I miss being able to travel by train. I live in Alaska and there's only one. And I have to fly to get to it -
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-RC534
Great video! As you explained it's also to feed the YT algorithm, but it works well. Now I want to take the night train to Kopenhagen: -) If I may just offer one advice, there's a lot of reverb in the audio which makes it a bit harder to follow. Finding a recording space with less reverb or using e. g. a lav mic might really benefit this type of video with mostly naration.
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Great video! As you explained it's also to feed the YT algorithm, but it works well. Now I want to take the night train to Kopenhagen: -) If I may just offer one advice, there's a lot of reverb in the audio which makes it a bit harder to follow. Finding a recording space with less reverb or using e. g. a lav mic might really benefit this type of video with mostly naration.
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-johnmehaffey9953
Brilliant post I-m hooked again for sleeper trains again, I-d read some pretty poor reviews about excess noise and poor service but you-ve restored my confidence in trains once more, I-m 74 in a few months and I-m letting my wife know where I want to be when I wake up, I think at the minute the Berlin or Hamburg to Stockholm is favourite, thanks again
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Brilliant post I-m hooked again for sleeper trains again, I-d read some pretty poor reviews about excess noise and poor service but you-ve restored my confidence in trains once more, I-m 74 in a few months and I-m letting my wife know where I want to be when I wake up, I think at the minute the Berlin or Hamburg to Stockholm is favourite, thanks again
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-eugenemorice8545
Hey Thibault! I live in Penzance. Its -Mount's Bay- not -the Bay of Penzance -. -. Thanks for the lovely review both of the Night Riviera and Penzance. We're very proud of the night train Abut 10 years ago GWR thought about killing it off but instead they wisely decided to refurbish the rolling stock and now its popular all the year round.
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Hey Thibault! I live in Penzance. Its -Mount's Bay- not -the Bay of Penzance -. -. Thanks for the lovely review both of the Night Riviera and Penzance. We're very proud of the night train Abut 10 years ago GWR thought about killing it off but instead they wisely decided to refurbish the rolling stock and now its popular all the year round.
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-uncinarynin
The nightjet Wien - Roma would be great but is often very delayed. During the day, Italian high speed trains offer a decent and reliable service, but at night RFI seems to do all the track maintenance without caring for the timelyness of night trains. You cannot rely on the arrival time which makes these trains not as great as they could be.
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The nightjet Wien - Roma would be great but is often very delayed. During the day, Italian high speed trains offer a decent and reliable service, but at night RFI seems to do all the track maintenance without caring for the timelyness of night trains. You cannot rely on the arrival time which makes these trains not as great as they could be.
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-pedropggPP
Really nice and interesting video. Your accent was a bit hard to understand at times, but I think it was mainly because of some echo in the room maybe. I-ve never been to a night train, and here in Spain they unfourtunately discontinued them. So only way to go to some places by train is by doing 12+ hours during the day, which is lame.
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Really nice and interesting video. Your accent was a bit hard to understand at times, but I think it was mainly because of some echo in the room maybe. I-ve never been to a night train, and here in Spain they unfourtunately discontinued them. So only way to go to some places by train is by doing 12+ hours during the day, which is lame.
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-franbongard7710
Oh my gosh! I love the pics when you were little! Also, I know you prefer not narrating, and resent the algorithms, but I personally enjoy your narration. Also, hearing your preferences are so fun. I think your background in engineering gives you a great insight and perspective. You do an amazing job for our benefit. Merci!
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Oh my gosh! I love the pics when you were little! Also, I know you prefer not narrating, and resent the algorithms, but I personally enjoy your narration. Also, hearing your preferences are so fun. I think your background in engineering gives you a great insight and perspective. You do an amazing job for our benefit. Merci!
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-rezaalan3991
Great video. Sadly, Caledonian Sleeper Train isn't on the list, but I'm definitely agree with all of Top 5 in this video + honourable mention for Nightjet and Optima Express. Can't wait for your book available in English, so it will be easy to translate into other languages. Next how about top 5 Amtrak long distance train.
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Great video. Sadly, Caledonian Sleeper Train isn't on the list, but I'm definitely agree with all of Top 5 in this video + honourable mention for Nightjet and Optima Express. Can't wait for your book available in English, so it will be easy to translate into other languages. Next how about top 5 Amtrak long distance train.
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-neshkodimitrov
Thanks Man -
I believe in the future of night trains and I hope they will land a lot of planes.
Last days I read about Italian government plans to build a bridge between Sicily and mainland Italy so the days of the last ferry trains are counted. With the new bridge I believe they can cut at least 90 min
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Thanks Man -
I believe in the future of night trains and I hope they will land a lot of planes.
Last days I read about Italian government plans to build a bridge between Sicily and mainland Italy so the days of the last ferry trains are counted. With the new bridge I believe they can cut at least 90 min
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-arnoldhau1
Night trains are a very good idea, but to me it is more pay a premium price (for single first class sleeper, board, have a horrible and sleepless night and get off early morning on the other hand feeling like hell. Thank you but no thank you.
I prefer day trains even if they take me 8 or 9 hours.
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Night trains are a very good idea, but to me it is more pay a premium price (for single first class sleeper, board, have a horrible and sleepless night and get off early morning on the other hand feeling like hell. Thank you but no thank you.
I prefer day trains even if they take me 8 or 9 hours.
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-angusgrant6903
Great video Thibault! No need to be nervous about the new format. Really great to hear your insights and tips. As a regular viewer it's cool to hear you share your opinions and get an idea of how things stack up relative to each other. Keep up the good work!
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Great video Thibault! No need to be nervous about the new format. Really great to hear your insights and tips. As a regular viewer it's cool to hear you share your opinions and get an idea of how things stack up relative to each other. Keep up the good work!
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Hi Thibault, great video. With the GWR sleeper towards London, yes it does get in at 05. 09 (too ealy for anyone; 0) but I believe you can stay on board till 06. 30. or is it 07. 00? It was 07. 00 in 2003. Agree, it's an amazing journey!
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Hi Thibault, great video. With the GWR sleeper towards London, yes it does get in at 05. 09 (too ealy for anyone; 0) but I believe you can stay on board till 06. 30. or is it 07. 00? It was 07. 00 in 2003. Agree, it's an amazing journey!
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-tonymgc82
Brilliant video Thibault. Only done the Caledonian Sleeper so far but definitely plan to head to mainland Europe for some sleeper trains this summer.
Such a shame the British network is so limited when there-s the Euro tunnel
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Brilliant video Thibault. Only done the Caledonian Sleeper so far but definitely plan to head to mainland Europe for some sleeper trains this summer.
Such a shame the British network is so limited when there-s the Euro tunnel
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-iamthestig1
It was nice to see a narrated video from you. You've done a great job. It's nice to see a personal view of your journeys, and to also get a comparison as well. Comparing night trains in the Americas would make a good video.
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It was nice to see a narrated video from you. You've done a great job. It's nice to see a personal view of your journeys, and to also get a comparison as well. Comparing night trains in the Americas would make a good video.
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-DanA-nt2xu
Excellent video with a lot of tips and tricks. Fifty years ago as a student I traveled all over Europe and my two friends and I spent a lot of nights on trains. This video excits me to go back and ride some of these routes.
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Excellent video with a lot of tips and tricks. Fifty years ago as a student I traveled all over Europe and my two friends and I spent a lot of nights on trains. This video excits me to go back and ride some of these routes.
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-billgaber4282
Bravo! Thank you for this captivating video. I will watch it twice. I must try to ride the ferry train to Sicily. I will look at your history of videos because I only learned of Simply Railway a short time ago.
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Bravo! Thank you for this captivating video. I will watch it twice. I must try to ride the ferry train to Sicily. I will look at your history of videos because I only learned of Simply Railway a short time ago.
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-holygooff
That English journey sounds so interesting. I didn't know you could even ride on a train in England for a fair price.
The problem is what to do when you arrive at that small remote town.
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That English journey sounds so interesting. I didn't know you could even ride on a train in England for a fair price.
The problem is what to do when you arrive at that small remote town.
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It would be interesting to see some trains like Amtrak's California Zephyr going between e. g. Madrid and Stockholm non-stop. With sleeper compartments, dining cars and maybe some viewer cars
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It would be interesting to see some trains like Amtrak's California Zephyr going between e. g. Madrid and Stockholm non-stop. With sleeper compartments, dining cars and maybe some viewer cars
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-DavidTothill
Charming accent, so much more personal than the written text banners, and when you say --delightful-- to describe something, it feels so honest and real. An excellent upgrade!
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Charming accent, so much more personal than the written text banners, and when you say --delightful-- to describe something, it feels so honest and real. An excellent upgrade!
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-senorsoupe
Well done Thibault! This was a really interesting video with really good insight about night trains! I really like both this format of video along with your trip report videos.
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Well done Thibault! This was a really interesting video with really good insight about night trains! I really like both this format of video along with your trip report videos.
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-sams3015
I love night trains. This video has me feeling wanderlust. I did a ferry train from Copenhagen to Hamburg & then a night jet to Vienna before. It was pretty cool
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I love night trains. This video has me feeling wanderlust. I did a ferry train from Copenhagen to Hamburg & then a night jet to Vienna before. It was pretty cool
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-kathleenpreuss
I thoroughly enjoyed this. You provided the type of information I'm interested in. Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, insights, honesty and humor. -
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I thoroughly enjoyed this. You provided the type of information I'm interested in. Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, insights, honesty and humor. -
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-stevemcclure2879
I would love to purchase your book! I'm learning French and think it would be great practice: ) Can I get the book in the U. S. or shipped to the U. S?
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I would love to purchase your book! I'm learning French and think it would be great practice: ) Can I get the book in the U. S. or shipped to the U. S?
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-albertpuig6273
Yes, they are amazing. and expensive. If they are to be a serious alternative to flying, something should be done to make the pricing more competitive.
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Yes, they are amazing. and expensive. If they are to be a serious alternative to flying, something should be done to make the pricing more competitive.
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-jameslittle4414
Well done! I have not traveled by train in Europe and haven't been there for many years, but this was fun to watch and informative. I like the format.
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Well done! I have not traveled by train in Europe and haven't been there for many years, but this was fun to watch and informative. I like the format.
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-etbadaboum
Sorry to day but sound quality was not great and you should really work on your pronunciation so make it more enjoyable to watch. Be going and improving!
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Sorry to day but sound quality was not great and you should really work on your pronunciation so make it more enjoyable to watch. Be going and improving!
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Being a resident of Illinois, I can understand the romance of overnight train travel. As most of the long distance Amtrak routes fan out from Chicago.
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Being a resident of Illinois, I can understand the romance of overnight train travel. As most of the long distance Amtrak routes fan out from Chicago.
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My neighbor rode the Lapland Express a month ago and loved it.
All you needed was a music track under your narration.
Very enjoyable piece!
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My neighbor rode the Lapland Express a month ago and loved it.
All you needed was a music track under your narration.
Very enjoyable piece!
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The Best of best to travel in Europe an best way to save money in Hotels & motels an you arrive in the next city in the morning bran new
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The Best of best to travel in Europe an best way to save money in Hotels & motels an you arrive in the next city in the morning bran new
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-dougbarr5622
I agree with the other comments Thibault. Your new format is great and I love the narration thanks for your great videos!
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I agree with the other comments Thibault. Your new format is great and I love the narration thanks for your great videos!
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-mrpeel3239
Wonderful overview! Have not had much success sleeping on night trains, especially from Schengen to Non-Schengen countries
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Wonderful overview! Have not had much success sleeping on night trains, especially from Schengen to Non-Schengen countries
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-iorethofgondor
When I was a girl on the late 1900s there were several ferry trains between Sweden and either Denmark or Germany.
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When I was a girl on the late 1900s there were several ferry trains between Sweden and either Denmark or Germany.
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-Roberto-rdm53
Terrible video with your voice! Much better before: please come back soon! It doesn't add any extra to the video.
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Terrible video with your voice! Much better before: please come back soon! It doesn't add any extra to the video.
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