We always complain about trains in India, but after watching Pakistani trains or overall it's train infrastructure, it feels India has made quite some progress in last 15 years, Though it needs massive investments in High Speed trains over the next decades.
bro the reason is simple pakistan is barely surviving while india is thriving
Man Pakistan really has only managed to maintain British era infrastructure with no new improvements. While the poverty is sad to see, the positive attitude of the people is uplifting. There's something about wealth that generally makes people in better off countries really indifferent/ apathetic.
Great one 👌 It's a country that I probably won't be able to visit anytime soon (for obvious reasons 🤷🏽♂️😅), but the vlogs covering it are fun & interesting to see. Excited for the upcoming ones...
That lad in the dining car looks and sounds a lot younger than 18.
As a civil engineer in the British rail industry, it's surprising, and also heart warming, to see how much old technology remains on the Pakistani railway, from semaphore signals to manually controlled switches and crossings. They're nearly extinct in the UK now, save for a few of the older lines.
This journey looks wonderful and the people are warm and hospitable. It's such a pity that you needed a police escort, but he is a warm and hospitable man too.
Thank you for uploading this journey.
Absolutely. It's a very misunderstood place... Thanks for watching!
My son, while listening in when I was watching this video...
Son: 'How come that in some countries, some people are very rich, and others are very poor?'
I: 'Well, do you want to give your money to other people?'
Son: 'No.'
I: 'There you go.'
Yes, it's disturbing to see, and I don't see a quick way out for Pakistan. High birth rates, high illiteracy, volatile politics, and a generally unstable part of the world.
You can easily find friendly people everywhere, and still it may not be a good idea to go, as exemplified by the constant police presence.
Yeah exactly my thoughts. I try and help people out where I can, but you can't help everyone 😔
@@NonstopEurotrip Pakistani politicians only serve their own interests and class, and the people are just their profit-making tools. It is very abhorrent.
When the train pulled in, it sounded like an Amtrak train 😊
They do not make any thing , They use 2nd hand (used ) american machines
@dylan1845 The locomotive has the same Wabtec e-bell that's widely used in North America.
Yeah they look like the GE diesels that we use here in the US. Lol though it doesnt look anything like the newer Siemens units that Amtrak now has
Such a shame there was so much litter on the tracks.
I thought indian tracks were filthy... Pakistan is 10x. And the fact you had to be escorted by a policeman speaks volumes!
@@Anee988 Pakistan and India are similar levels of dirty from what I've seen and the policeman is their protocol. They get so few tourists that when they do the like to make sure everything is ok. We could wander the cities with no escorts at all.
@@NonstopEurotrip I would still be uncomfortable with a policeman around. I saw Bald and Benjamin being constantly followed or escorted
@@Anee988You should watch videos ofarc Travels. He is recently visited Both Pakistan and India on his EV bike.
You can easily compare from his videos
Actually gigit is an indian territory but the Pakistani occupied that 🥲
It's not weird bro. Gilgit is the part of Pakistan. @NonstopEurotrip
@@NonstopEurotripgilgit is indian territory! Pakistan occupied and put their flag ! We can do nothing! Same way ,, in India (according to Pakistanis) Kashmir is Pakistani territory and indians put their flag 😂 !
If you ask me ! Pakistan is a country of joke ! They are not happy what they got , they want more land from India 😂
I really admire your work and thank you for showing us experiences like this one. It's sad to see some kind of life conditions but same time it's good to remember us that we have not to look to who is richer than us but look behind to who struggles even for primary things. The most important thing that i saw in this video is the kindness of people, little things they shared with you, this tell more than everything. Thank you.
Wow first time I”ve seen a train in that country. Great video glad to see you were with super rails, did he film as well or are you sharing
I complain about my travel here in India. But after seeing this video, Iam grateful about what India has done and how it is advancing.
I just had a thought. Are you and superalbs brothers? Your voices are similar. But then it could also be a coincidence and you're just friends. But thanks for this great video, you are always explaining things along the route very well.
Brothers from a different mother for sure 🙃 Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌🏻
Another amazing video your videos can't get any better they already are the best
easy access to the outside of the train was a nice bonus; that 'supposedly meatless' pizza looked legitimately edible (hope it was good) your train videos are always great, they've become my go-to for rail (and the odd non-rail) adventure.. dig the unique, pleasingly chilled vibe of your storytelling and delivery
Thanks brother 🙏🏻 Yes, the pizza was pretty good and what a trip 💕
Amazing video as always! I love how you travel to many different parts of the world and not just the shiny popular ones. Helps put everything in perspective. Also loved seeing how friendly everyone was ❤
Loved the informative nature of this video, especially coming from an outsider’s perspective! I always watch these videos but from Pakistan railfan perspectives so it was great to have that of a railfan visiting! I’ve never done a train in Pakistan but my dad always told me stories of when he would travel by train in the 80s-90s from Karachi (Teagan especially). The Greenline is a train I’d be eager to travel on next time I’m there!
Thanks for watching. My new video from Pakistan will be on the green line 💚
Hello. I have several questions. that policeman was supposed to go with you to Karachi itself? if so, did you have to feed and feed him? and how was he supposed to get home? and do you think they were supposed to protect you from Pakistan or the other way around?
I was making videos in Porto when you did this journey! Amazing when I can connect it like that! This looks so beautiful! It’s amazing how perceptions can make you feel a certain way about a country! I would love to visit here
Hi, Great video thanks. Why did the police twice need to give you an escort? Regards Barry
Bcz of unstable region . That region actually belongs to India but they forcefully captured it and claimed it . People in gilgit -baltistan suffer alot from main land Pak government.
@@prajwalsudke-ws3zb - Didn't know a comment could make me cringe this hard.
It's just what they do Barry. They get so few tourists that when they do they like to make sure everything is ok. Everyone was so friendly though
@@NonstopEurotripthe actual reason is that it's highly unsafe. The government themselves have issued guidelines to not travel by train for foreigners.
I really liked this video. The length of the journey and the interesting sights from the door really make it fun to watch. I'm sure you'll remember this kind of trip for many years. I have done train trips in India which are really memorable even if chaotic and not very fast. On the other hand I cannot remember any individual Shinkansen trip I've done in Japan even though they were at 300km/h on the world's best trains and probably never more than 60 seconds late arriving.
If you want a private "suite" then book Maharaja Express because in India a lot of people travel via train. I am glad that the "silly booking system" does that because there are "real people" who have to travel.
@@NonstopEurotrip Cause you wanted a private suite. Well you can get one in Maharaja express. Beggars can't be choosers honey.
@@andy8357Bro the Pakistani Railway is the max this guy can afford. Maharaja express will need him to sell his house back at home if he has one.
Many thanks for this very interesting video. Lots of interesting comments as well.
loved the content ,6:30 umm unwarranted blows , btw that is to ensure physically gifted citizen can also be bennifited and family members don't get seprated .
Well, At least we don’t have to allocate personal policeman for every foreigner visiting India.
@@aaseelanp3851 umm look the damn title mate. Have you, it's Pakistan not india.
@@aaseelanp3851 I just can't fathom you can't understand these basics only.
Are Police escorts common there? or is it a one of experience?
Loved your video, do plan a travel in Pakistan Non AC, youd meet more locals that way
All foreign youtubers and Influencer are provided a armed police escorts in pakistan due to high level Islamic terrorist
treat to the westerners.
Thanks for sharing this video of your journey with us. 02:04 love the hot and humid lighting and mood there. Beautiful morning and sunrise as well.
Interesting. What’s the protocol behind being given a police escort? Is this standard for Westerners … presumably for your safety? 🤔
Out of interest, do you and Superalbs share footage from these trips? Or do you keep it completely separate?
I have found it fun to spot when the other person appears in the videos. Distinctive shoes, the backpack .. small clues hiding in the footage that you can spot from time to time. There is some attempt to stagger the release dates of the videos but those small clues give the game away.
Exactly this. We do film different routes and directions where possible, and stagger release dates if not. But yeah we like to leave some Easter eggs in for you all 😄
Can in an ac business class compartments be together male and female passengers without knowing to each others??
It's bad that you can't get the exact seat , because like Airplane ✈️ you are not sure about your seat even tho you kinda booked it , similar with Indian trains because someone maybe also wants that seat or they need that seat for some reason. And they always provide information through website, app or message or email not like your beloved Pakistan where everything is Manuel. 13:36 that's doesn't consider ad poverty thi still but it's not specially for South and Southeast Asian countries.
Chapri, Write in Hindi. If you find it difficult to explain your opinions in English, we live in the age of Google translate.
6:31 its not silly in india , for 3rd AC Coach and 2nd AC coach you will get Your seats at the exact time of booking, but in 1st AC even though you have confirm tkt exact seat will be told 4 hours before journey BCOZ the family of 4 people and old people are given first prioritises, single boys are given last priority .
@@NonstopEurotriplearn what? Do you have an exact feedback regarding ticket booking in Indian railways?
@@NonstopEurotripI mean, ticket booking is more harrassing in India also cuz it's population is much bigger
@@Sirikiller Yes. You have a seating/bed plan on the website and people choose what they want in booking. And you give an option to have a private room, by paying for both/all 4 beds.
My main reason for going to Pakistan would be to visit the digs at Harappa. I read about the Indus Valley Civilization about 60 years ago and have always wanted to visit the site. Did you have the time to go there? I thought the armed escorts were rather interesting.
Unfortunately not Rick... But we did see loads of other historical sights, check out these tweets:
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You can check out the recent digs at Rakhigarhi India. still under excavation and its bigger than ones in Pakistan
Thanks, I was completely unaware of the sites in India.Another reason to visit India.@@apoorvchauhan6258
just go to british museum ,you will find most of the things there already .
In india seats get filled very fast so many have to wait in waitlist.Seats are automatically assigned as there is an algorithm to maintain centre of gravity across all coaches
@@NonstopEurotripbut railways is planning to introduce a new super app where you can select from available seats
What a great trip. Bit curious about the reason you have policeman in your room for several hours before evening?
They just wanted to make sure we were ok. There were no problems at all
All foreigners, especially white ones, are escorted by armed police. See bald and bankrupt.
Not watched it yet but love your less than the normal places you visit. You need to do Southern tip of South America to Alaska by train ... easy for me to say.
As an old guy thinking of taking my wife of 35 years around Europe this summer now that the trains are getting more and more toilets that don't just put it on the tracks. We seniors / silver track surfers love our conveniences !
You are an inspriration Mr Eurotrip. Cheers.
All the best.
You were provided with a police that itself tells you the moral of the story
I would recommend doing a trip report on the rajthani express from New delhi to Guwahati. Many of the scenery in the northeast is just pure lush green and go to rural parts specifically going to one of the tribes to experience very tasty food there.
going to guwahati barely touches north east of india. you've to take trains that goes to borders
@NonstopEurotrip I would suggest go further east of Guwahati and explore that vast rural interiors of arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Based on my research and visit, It will be completely different experience from what you are used to the rest of india.
Excellent video, very informative. The Indus River crossing was a highlight.
Watching this from India, I can see how both India and Pakistan inherited the same base colonial rail infrastructure, which hasn't been replaced in both countries. India has made many technological upgrades on top of it, but Pakistan's still feels like where India was in late 90s and early 2000s.
Good Video. I'd love to visit Pakistan someday. You've to check out Lahore Railway Station which is built during British raj era. It's beautiful from what I've seen in the videos and looks so much like ol' Kings Cross Station.
I noticed Bald and Bankrupt and Simon Wi!son also had police protection on their overnight train to near the Afghan border . This seems normal for western travellers.
Unfortunately we couldn't go, as it was against travel advice and our travel insurance would be invalidated
Gilgit-Baltistan is India. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan are Indians
That's strange because I didn't have an Indian visa and there were Pakistan flags there?
"Gilgit-Baltistan, formerly known as the Northern Areas, is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory and consists of the northern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and between India and China since 1959."
@@NonstopEurotripit is disputed area between India and Pakistan bcz it is part of Indian Jammu and Kashmir region.
See, everything is a minefield. Whatever you call anything will offend someone
can I interest you in going back to italy?
recently trenitalia started operating these trimodal trains on his lines, and since i don't see any video on the channel about trains in tuscany, italy, you could try these trains on siena-firenze, siena-grosseto and siena-Chiusi train lines, all equally beautiful.
For riding on night trains I always bring my own bedding with me: A sleeping bag and a pillowcase, in which I put a thick jacket, if traveling during the cold season or clothes, on the return journey dirty clothes, into the pillowcase. So I've always a comfort bedding with me. Of course it's only possible if you travel with a medium sized suitcase as the minimum volume of luggage.
Most informative!
I’m my opinion you’re a hero going to these places for our entertainment, my tummy gives me gyp drinking water 30 miles away from home, nice report pity about some people getting upset about whose country it belongs to, you are only giving us a report about the rail journey
The section from Lahore to Khanewal used to be electrified. The trains got up to a great speed on that part of the journey. Then much more leisurely on to Rohri Junction and real snail's pace to Quetta: a lot of steep climbs needing a banking engine.
bhrata log, kyu iske comment section mein gandh macha rahe ho! usne bas uska opinion rakha, criticism ko positively lena sikho. hum sabko pata hai humare desh ki rail ki halat inse toh behtar hai, har wakt inse tulna karna band karo bhrata log 😅 ye video toh apne desh ka hai bhi nahi. TH-cam comments mein Bharat ka name roshan karna band karo. 😌
Ok, You got me there because I expected a European couchette coach to be much cleaner and less grimy than this Pakistan coach and compartment.
I bounced in Punjabi ( and did the head-wobble!) I've met amazing Pakistanis, and some really not-at-all-nice individuals - it's a land of extremes, in so many ways! Go to the border station with India and watch the end-of-day ceremony. Utterly Bonkers, and utterly fascinating - the gymnastic abilities on show are well beyond anything I've seen in the Olympics. Also, such a huge variety of great food.
Absolutely yes, totally agree. And the Wagah border ceremony was one of the highlights!
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In India Railways are the lifeline and not a luxury, Indian Railways is atleast 10X bigger than Pakistan railways and also carry Billions of people unlike Pakistan. So before saying something " Silly" do some proper research.
I'm fully aware of the situation. And it's still a stupid system. Hence why no where else in the world uses it
@@NonstopEurotrip the system allocates seats based on people's age, gender and physical abilities. For example older people are allocated lower berth and women are allocated seats with fellow women passenger's only. This enhances safety and also makes their travel comfortable.
Imagine if all the lower berths or the most desired seats are selected by younger generation only then what's gonna happen with older generation and female passengers??
India is a unique country with unique challenges and hence a unique system.
@@NonstopEurotrip ahh let's leave it, I enjoy watching your videos so let's stick to that
@@AbHi-tm5dh I agree. There are old people in all the world and the system works for them everywhere else.
Can we all expect a personal policeman? I'm guessing its a proactive measure that the train staff and police made but I cant imagine everyone getting that privilege
Man you rubbed the shoulders of the world's largest marketplace in a very wrong way. That too especially in a video concerning Pakistan. Additionally with territories of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan being still disputed the map should have been shown accordingly. Not expected from someone as widely travelled and aware as you.
@@NonstopEurotripeuropean causing problems in the Indian subcontinent nothing new these cunts never learn
@@NonstopEurotrip The map that you used to show the the route for the journey was wrong, it shows POK(pakistan occupied kashmir) as pakistani land (which of course it is not)
I hope we resolved our differences and came together to solve poverty & high quality train travel in both our lands
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For, me This Country is a Magnet. It hypnotises me like P C Sorcar, Master Magician. His family is in this line since more than 80 years. A line fm the books: Life isn't just about doing what u want, it's about doing what's right too.
Please put more videos of Pakistan and it's trains. It's the ancestral land of many Indians.
Would like to see more 🙏🏽
Whats silly about Indian Railway booking system ? If you want privacy then just go in first AC Class. Talk to TTE and get urself a coupe.
@@NonstopEurotripIt does work for everyone except you. So doesn't mean it doesn't work at all.
This is a common problem faced by foreign bloggers narrated by them as coach birth no is alloted at the last moments .
Dude shared his experience. Relax guys😂
But we all know that our ticketing systems are indeed shitty and need major update.
@@PradhanmantriBruhh it might be in ur country 😂. we are doing just fine with ours.
The silly Indian booking system doesn't allow the rich & privileged to block empty seats so that they can travel royally while the rest of us can't get tickets. If u want to travel royally book a business class seat on a plane or take a private jet or take a car
I just want to book a 2 bed room, for 2 people. It's not that difficult, the rest of the world manages to offer this service
@@NonstopEurotripIndia unlike the rest of the world do it out of consideration to the people over profit, passenger division of Indian railways is a loss making entity , and still provides better connectivity than in the case of the USA. You can reach mostly anywhere by train in India most small towns have railway station and have local trains connecting to major station.
Good video, and super friendly police and general members of the public.
Pakistan- dedicated to passenger safety and comfort and bathroom hygiene
A great trip. That first class sleeper looked very comfortable, a pity it was booked out.
I was a bit shocked by the price of that pizza. About 6€ in such a poor country. I hope they charged you some sort of “foreigner’s price”, otherwise I would be very sorry for the Pakistani travellers.
Yes, we're probably were charged a bit more but hey it was a good pizza! Sad we didn't get to do AC sleeper tho yes!
Please make the video of green line express from margala to karchi please make
Pakistan railways are atleast 70 years behind india. Indian railway started electrification in 1930.
@@NonstopEurotrip india makes own locos and coaches almost fully electrified network Pakistan does it imports all old style signals.
@@NonstopEurotrip no electrification, in India we started in 1925
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@@NonstopEurotrip there were atleast three railway connection with india at time of partition, there was a one service frontier express starting from Bombay docks and ending at Peshawar.
British gone long ago but english boards still there even though 80% don't understand it😂
Mind your language dear. It's not India's silly booking system. In India trains are in full demand and every seat counts. In Pakistan, AC business class almost runs empty and they would be more than happy and consider themselves lucky that an entire room is being booked. Hence they can throw discounts to any level. It's better to earn something than to run empty.
@@SSPTravels why do ppl get so riled up for nothing 🙄
Seems they don't have any other tension in life.
@@billumandalwhat else to expect from people with average IQ of 70 and open latrines
I'm aware of the thinking. But no other country in the world does things like this. It just drives people AWAY from trains.
@@NonstopEurotrip yes, you are right. I can understand. 🙌
But, India is very different and difficult. 😅
This is a very good video of train travel within the wonderful country of Pakistan. For me the train is the best form of travel in any country. I have travelled by train in nine countries. I request you to travel by train in Bangladesh from Dhaka to Chittagong by train. Chittagong is the best city in Bangladesh.
6:31 totally agree with you... once I and one of my friend book AC first class to experience the coupe ... but chilly IR putting us with two strangers in a cabin... This need to be changed... I asked an official about it... he said to me boys are likely to be adjusted in cabins.... Bullshit reasoning....
Did you say Gilgit-Baltistan?
Don't worry very soon you cover these places in your trip to India.
Why do you get police escorts?
They just gave him special treatment to make sure he gets the best experiance
I love how he always complains there’s no vegetarian option meals.
It’s like dude, seriously? You’re in 3rd world countries that don’t participate in your western hippie bullshit.
It can't be very hilly; 2000 hp for 19 coaches sounds a bit of a stagger 😰
Good Afternoon, Sir. My country is picture perfect, n don't forget the pros far outweigh the cons. Moreover it is is the Pivot of the sub-continent, strategically placed. In another 2 decades it will b one of the top countries of Asia. A general phrase fm the books, not for my country, though : When u r down, the only other way is up.
Hi, i am from pakistan, piza price is so much as PKR.2000/- coffee is of PKR.50/- please you should ask them for so much prices to administration of railways. You have seen well arrangements and organized railways in India but, not in Pakistan. I also like indian railways structure and trains. thanks for your good visit in both of countries.
Thank you. I hope we resolve our differences and pull our people out of poverty and become the richest again 🇮🇳🤝🏽🇵🇰
@@PradhanmantriBruhh now, govt of pakistan decided to communicate and trade with both countries, I think this is so good gesture become over poverty and prosperity.
I still have no Idea why Indians in the comments feel India is 50 years ahead of Pakistan and is just about to surpass china next year in terms of Railway infrastructure and cleanliness.
Gilgit Baltistan is part of Pakistan-jammu kashmir is Pakistan, too❤❤
4:35 completely nonsense!!! Wrong Indian 🗺️ map🤬🤬🤬😡
Utter nonsense 😑
The state of the toilets are enough to put me off riding that train. As a senior I need & expect my (clean) creature comforts, lol. If I were younger it wouldn't be such an issue. Glad that you do these trips for us though.
Excellent vlog brotha I salute your bravery to visit a country like Pakistan. All I can say whatever this country is going through since that past 5/7 years are the repercussions of its own actions. Terrorism and Religious extremism are two main reasons for downfall of this country, I hardly doubt there is any future when it comes to railways or any future infrastructure projects in this country as these people believe in investing more in army / weaponry rather than feeding the 55% below poverty line population. Everytime I look at Pakistan I feel privileged.
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Did they provide you a armed police escort for a train journey.
@@susangomes9373 did you watch the video?
@@NonstopEurotrip Yes. Did they provide you a armed police escort only for train journey or they are with you for whole pakistan trip escorting you where ever you
go?
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And 'Punjab' is not 'Poon-jab', 'Pun' is the same as 'Bun'. And
I know, the Romanised Asian words are a bit tricky to be pronounced properly by a 'Gora Tongue'. 😊
If this place was spelled as 'Panjab', then most of the people would have said it as '🍳-Jab' 😂😂😂
@NonstopEurotrip 20:58 you're lucky because your ancestors looted us before British raj our economy was 30% of world's