Hi guys! I've been one of the Italian designers of this coaches for Gredelj years ago... It's nice to see how Croatian railways are keeping them working so good! About the weird toilet floor you've noticed, no shower where in program inside the toilet. The wrinkles are there for anti slippery purpose only, and the drain grid is there to allow high pressure water cleaning. If you have more questions, you're welcome!
Is it based on some standard design/layout or a custom design. Also, did they apply some extra insulation or was SimplyRailways just tired after his Optima "express" journey? :)
@@Mastakilla91 Most of the design is original. Few parts were adapted from previous designs. The bathrooms are of an original design as are the vestibules and equipped walls of the cabins.The carriages were completely overhauled from scratch, the insulation was completely new.
I kinda miss the old croatian sleepers. There was just something cozy about the wooden panels and maroon curtains, and of course I loved the ability to fully open the windows. I feel like modern sleepers are a bit too "sterile" if that makes sense.
I'm from Dalmatia, south of Croatia, and always wished it was better connected to the rest of Europe by railway. Only train you can take is from Split to Zagreb. I hope they will invest in railways and connect Dalmatia and Istria to night European trains!
@@markoobid2005 from Zagreb, yes, and only in the summer. There are many low cost airlines flying during summer but once the tourist season is over, the country, especially the South, is quite isolated. That's why I was hoping for railway to develop.
5:48 Good to mention: Croatia will most likely enter Schengen Area on January 1st, so no more passport control 👍 Great trip report and a stunning route! Greetings from Zagreb
@@barvdw unless they acquire a two systems loco they won't, croatia runs on 25 kV ac power and slovenia on 3 kV dc, so otherwise it wouldn't be changed even today probably..
@@barvdw i don't think hžpp has any of these, not sure, but the new type locos are mostly used by private hauling enterprises, maybe if they lease some or something..
How nice it is to read that everyone sees Slovenia as scenic 😀. About the cars: they are, however, not brand-new made. These cars are rebuild from the 1970s Goša sleeping cars, that's why they are shorter (UIC-Y; 24,5 m long only, 10 compartments, 30 beds) and have no showers. As you see, the modernization was not really successful, these lower beds . being like bunks - are a big fail. Middle and upper ones are better though. The ride quality seemed quite poor to me, no way you can compare it to Comfortline sleepers or the Slovakian (Russian) Görlitz ones, while still much better than on Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 cars... The car-carrier runs from Villach to Feldkirch, but seems to be empty on your ride. Two more at the end of the train come from Graz to Feldkirch. The Belgrade to Zürich train used to be one car only, and the last two years before Corona this was also cancelled. The train was technically the same then (EN 414/415), but actually there were two trains, one Belgrade - Villach and one Zagreb - Zürich, running coupled from Zagreb to Villach. The Belgrade to Zürich passengers could then change the cars anywhere on the route between Zagreb and Villach.
I took this train from Zagreb to Zurich end of September this year just because i was curious, i liked it, it’s super clean and it was wonderful to cross different countries.
What a surprise that you were here! I must start following you on other social media, you could have got video from outside in Zagreb hehe :) Unfortunately, rusty and dirty Zagreb Glavni kolodvor became even worse after earthquake. We all believe something will change soon, the building is wonderful. I have recently travelled by EN498 Zagreb - Munich in a couchette. I was extremely surprised how HŽ couchette were tidy, clean and comfy. We were lucky booking compartment for 4, but were alone inside :) The cool thing about EN498: in Ljubljana it picks up EN480 Rijeka - Munich, in Villach it picks NJ40236 Venice - Munich, and in Salzburg it picks EN462 Budapest - Munich. So to Munich you have very cool train! If you decide to try it, please announce it :)
Will be extended to Stuttgart from December, but will run as a separate train until Salzburg (no more coupling in Villach) carrying the Zürich cars to Schwarzach too.
@@slavenclekovic1206 yes. Only the evening train from Rijeka will depart around 1 hour earlier to connect in Ljubljana with the new "Lisinski" which will eventually depart Zagreb at 19.50 (one hour later than the Zürich train now). Morning train from Ljubljana to Rijeka will stay the same, and there will be new train with departure around 8.30 from Ljubljana which will carry the direct Stuttgart - RIjeka sleepers.
The part between Buchs and Zürich when the tracks go along lake Walensee with the huge mountain range behind it is one of the most beautiful there are. Being swiss I've taken this route countless times but I'm in awe every time.
Du kannst auch von Zürich nach Chur fahren. Da hast du die selben Views auf den Waslensee und die grossen Berge :) Aber ich weiss was du meinst…bin auch oft mit diesem Zug in meinem Leben gefahren!
This is EN Zürichsee 414. The train named “Croatia” is EC158 from Zagreb to Vienna. (PS: It’s not the same Taurus-loco from Dobova to Buchs: in Slovenia you filmed a 1216 Taurus, and at Buchs they uncoupled a 1116 Taurus.) And the auto carrier “left” the train at Feldkirch.
@@tomabacic5777 You are correct although in reality 1216 can stay all the way to Buchs St Gallen in Switzerland because of the Arlberg Bahn Steep section that's why it has to stay there otherwise the 1116/1016 DB Baureihe 182 gets stuck between Landeck & the Arlberg Tunnel. Since ÖBB uses the same PZB as Deutsche Bahn in rare situations a DB Baureihe 151 DR Baureihe 250 DB Baureihe 155 gets attached to the back and speed is reduced to 120 kmh go 130 kmh on DB Baureihe 155 G red Circle is lit
Yes for those hours there should be a dining car. Also you travelled through beautiful country while it was dark. There should be showers on board. Like the showers on Japanese trains. I wish I could go on this train. Greetings from Canada.
Thanks Thibault - I love this train! I went on it from Ljubljana to Zürich in June and found the Croatian Sleeper cars pretty good, the AC a big plus. I had a passport check at Buchs after coming through Lichtenstein, for some reason. The attendant warned me the night before, thankfully. Stunning scenery, though - worth every penny 🙂
Thanks for such great content! Please keep going on that level! I took the HZPP Sleeper through a ride from Munich to Rijeka for a summer trip back in 2019, due to the thought, that this connection would be shut down in a year or two. I never have thought, that nighttrains could have such a great revival.... From munich to rijeka everything was perfect. But on the trip back to munich, the AC wasn't working (it was about 40°C outside, and the train stand the whole time in the sun, so I think, you can immagine how it was inside), plus, in the night, I had to go to the toilet and both of them were closed. Also the transfer to another waggon wasn't possible, because they were locked.... So it wasn't enjoyable at all... Hopefully, this will never happen again(this incident, not taking night train ;) )
Good train beautiful trip. Austria and Switzerland have breathtaking views. But, Thibault, looks like you had a bad hairday when boarding. You need help.
What a beautiful, relaxing and well-composed video. I love it when the journey starts in the evening and ends in the daylight...with beautiful weather all along the route. The scenery as you were traveling through Switzerland is some of the best I've ever seen. My only regret is that it had to end. Fantastic job of filming!!
Simply Railway next time your in the Northeast USA I highly recommend checking out the Conway Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire. The views are absolutely breathtaking!
Hello from Naples, Florida. An awesome train ride to Switzerland, with beautiful views along the way. We enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing this part of the world with us.
Cool video, for anyone visiting the Zagreb train station, you might want to check out the Importanne underground mall with dozens of shops 60 seconds from the entrance. Also Croatia will be / is part of Schengen from Jan 1st 23!
I also drove from Munich to Zagreb with this sleeping car in the spring. What I didn't like was that the passengers weren't offered towels. This has never happened to me before!
Hello Simply Railway, I love your videos, especially if you travel to Switzerland. Can you please rewiew the DPZplus trains? These sre my favourite! Long live Simply Railway!! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
The exact routing from Ljubiana to Buchs St Gallen Switzerland is the following Karawanken Bahn Ljubliana Jessenice Villach Drautalbahn Villach Spittal Tauernbahn Spittal Schwarzach Giselabahn Schwarzach Worgl SFS Innsbruck Rosenheim Worgl Innsbruck Arlbergbahn Innsbruck Bludenz and Vierlanderbahn (D A CH FL) Bludenz Buchs SG via Valduz Lichenstein and Feldkirch. OBB 1216 gets separated from the train at Schwarzach because The Zagreb sleeper gets attached to EN 464/465 Zurich See Graz-Feldkirch Zurich which has an OBB Baureihe 1116 unless the 1216 is coupled to 1116 for the Schwarzach to Buchs SG due to the steep sections of the Arlbergbahn. 9:30-10:30 the reason to why the 1116 is using the Front Pantograph is that the rear pantograph if used it will damage the cars and vans loaded on the Ddm 915/Laaers 560s. To prevent that damage switch to Front Pantograph.
interesting observations, the arlberg line really starts at landeck-zams, a continuous climb at 1/42 gradient for 20 miles uptp st anton am arlberg,at the eastern portal of the arlberg tunnel,normally a banker loco on the rear of the train couples on at landeck,or is doulbe headed at some point in austria,obb cl1216 are total of 25 locos in service sub class 0/1/2,for working into various neighbouring countries,DE,SLO,IT,CZ,SLK,AT.so the fleet of 25,split between villach,innsbruck,vienna depots.
@@111672balernabz2010 Thank you for the answer and at least what happened at Schwarzach was that the 1216 got coupled to the Zürichsee EN 464/465 which has a 1116/1016 rare MRCE/Dispolok 182 for the Climb over the Arlberg
Hi Mr. Simply Railway, after your comment about dinner car, I was wondering, why it's not common to have a Dinning car nor panoramic car in european trains? (Or at least is the impression I get from your videos) As an american I'm used to have both in practically every long ride, and I consider that Europe has even better views than the US, like the Alps, or the Lake. Hope you could answer it and keep the excellent job with these videos. Thanks.
I think it's because in Europe, we have more trains than in the US, and we can't put a dining car on each one. Also, a lot of european train lines arent really long. For example, the ride from Geneva to Luzern takes only three hours. Is it really worth it putting a dining car for 3 hours?
@@wiimoteplus Totally makes sense, just wish they could have maybe sightseer lounge cars particularly in Alps and Mediterranean countries 😍 that'll be priceless.
A lot of the night trains have historically only had them where there are major daylight portions of the run - even then those tend only to be attached for those bits. Hauling a heavy catering vehicle around when it isn't going to be used for most of the time is uneconomic, something even more true in steam days.
@@wiimoteplus but the train from Geneva to Luzern (IR15) has a bistro where you still can get whole meals, though it's not as glamorous because the "dining area" in the upper deck is a normal 2nd class configuration but with bigger tables. (And fun fact in the bistro cars the seats in the upper deck at each end of the coach are 1st class seats but with a second class coat)
I've also traveled on this train several times, especially in the 80's, from Buchs to Zagreb and Belgrade. At that time there were still the old sleeping cars…
I was on this train with my girlfriend in 2018,we boarded the train in Serbia and when we arrived in Zagreb we boarded sleeper car,it was awesome experience we both loved it and enjoyed every bit of it to Buchs Switzerland just amazing journey
The car transport wagon only runs from Villach to Feldkirch and previously there were only one CB/SV seating car going to Belgrade so sleeper passengers had to move to another coach in Zagreb to continue their trip toward Serbia
Your train merged with the Nightjet from Graz to Zürich in Schwarzach-St.Veit. That train portion has a carwagon from Graz to Feldkirch. Sorry if you knew allready, but I was to lazy to scroll through 297 reactions :)
If you want a real adventure,try the passanger train from Zagreb to Vinkovci. 260km, five hours ride,often no lights in night and once a was scared for my life. I was thinking,that the train is gonna derailed.. everything was schaking and strainge loud noices...in summer no ac and windows stuck closed...(croatian national railway is well known for coruption and stupidity , like more/less everything connected with gouverment,)
Hello, I always enjoy your videos. They are well crafted and inspiring. By the way: could you please share through which travel agency or online platform you book your tickets? Kind regards, Elias
What a scenic ride! That sleeper compartment looked very nice and comfortable; well worth the extra money to have it to yourself. I agree that they could use a dining car; heck, I think most people would be happy with a simple snack bar that sells prepackaged sandwiches and hand-held microwaveable foods like pasties and burritos.
9:51 the auto carrier runs from Villach to Feldkirch only. I would appreciate to have one from Feldkirch down to Croatia. The other auto carrier service from Feldkirch is going to Vienna
J ' ai fait récemment Milan Zurich, très beau voyage et ensuite Zürich Paris, tout cela après Monopoli-Milano Centrale avec l' Inter-City Notte.... Vive le retour des trains de nuit en Europe.... Un bon plan également est Bruxelles Berlin avec European SLEEPER que j ' ai fait en juin, a partir de mars 2024 il sera prolongé jusque Dresde et Prague
Wanted to take that train from Ljubljana last July, but two months in advance it wasn’t available anymore. Therefore, I had to travel from Graz instead, but it‘s a great sign that this train is so intensely used.
I don't like these sleepers. I've ridden them 3 times, but I couldn't sleep every time. Yes; they are nicely and modernly furnished, but it is also noisy in the compartments. The sink without a cover has a negative effect here, but also the lattice in the compartment door. Luckily Croatia will become a member of Schengen sometime in the coming year (probably end of March as far as I know) so border controls will be eliminated. In my experience, those at the Slovenian border is actually unproblematic (except that the Slovenian police officers are mostly unfriendly), but at the Hungarian border it will be a big time advantage. I experienced that last and this year on the RegioJet train, the Hungarian police officers take much time despite their numerous appearances.
Your videos are beautiful, but if you would narrate them instead of using subtitles, it would allow us to watch the scenery instead of reading. That really puts me off.
Every train in Croatia is a sleeping train, because they are so slow you have to sleep even if you're traveling just to the next city. That being said train travel is not very popular in Croatia at all. Bus lines are like 95% of public transport.
Between Feldkirch (Austria) and Buchs SG (Switzerland) the train crosses through Lichtenstein on a stretch of about 10 km. It doesn't stop there though.
It’s all about a bed. I can’t stay in an overnight train in a seat, I need a bed. Maybe I’m asking a lot but I’m an adult I’m not a child who can sleep in a tent under the stars anymore.
At 10:00 the car trailer is for people who want to travel to their destination with their car (in order to be mobile at the destination) but don‘t want to drive the trip all by theirselfs.
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Hi guys! I've been one of the Italian designers of this coaches for Gredelj years ago... It's nice to see how Croatian railways are keeping them working so good!
About the weird toilet floor you've noticed, no shower where in program inside the toilet. The wrinkles are there for anti slippery purpose only, and the drain grid is there to allow high pressure water cleaning.
If you have more questions, you're welcome!
Is it based on some standard design/layout or a custom design.
Also, did they apply some extra insulation or was SimplyRailways just tired after his Optima "express" journey? :)
@@Mastakilla91 Most of the design is original. Few parts were adapted from previous designs. The bathrooms are of an original design as are the vestibules and equipped walls of the cabins.The carriages were completely overhauled from scratch, the insulation was completely new.
I kinda miss the old croatian sleepers. There was just something cozy about the wooden panels and maroon curtains, and of course I loved the ability to fully open the windows. I feel like modern sleepers are a bit too "sterile" if that makes sense.
Those are still alive on the seasonal service Osijek - Split.
yeah they were amazing, so comfortable too
I'm from Dalmatia, south of Croatia, and always wished it was better connected to the rest of Europe by railway. Only train you can take is from Split to Zagreb.
I hope they will invest in railways and connect Dalmatia and Istria to night European trains!
In summer, there are direct services to Prague, Budapest and Vienna/Bratislava too!
@@markoobid2005 from Zagreb, yes, and only in the summer. There are many low cost airlines flying during summer but once the tourist season is over, the country, especially the South, is quite isolated. That's why I was hoping for railway to develop.
@@ImpureForce no, these summer services are direct from Split.
@@markoobid2005 yes, that's great for tourists.
Dalmatia is Countryside....fare away..no chance ;-)
5:48 Good to mention: Croatia will most likely enter Schengen Area on January 1st, so no more passport control 👍
Great trip report and a stunning route! Greetings from Zagreb
hopefully they'll do away with the locomotive change in Dobova as well, it's just a half-hour ride, this should not necessitate a switch.
Oh that's great! The passport control isn't that bad compared to other countries but it'll make the journey even smoother
@@barvdw unless they acquire a two systems loco they won't, croatia runs on 25 kV ac power and slovenia on 3 kV dc, so otherwise it wouldn't be changed even today probably..
@@dannyboy-vtc5741 the 1216 can run under 25 kV, too, I believe.
@@barvdw i don't think hžpp has any of these, not sure, but the new type locos are mostly used by private hauling enterprises, maybe if they lease some or something..
Zagreb Station platform is amazingly clean and shiny.
are u joking guy ??😂
How nice it is to read that everyone sees Slovenia as scenic 😀.
About the cars: they are, however, not brand-new made. These cars are rebuild from the 1970s Goša sleeping cars, that's why they are shorter (UIC-Y; 24,5 m long only, 10 compartments, 30 beds) and have no showers. As you see, the modernization was not really successful, these lower beds . being like bunks - are a big fail. Middle and upper ones are better though. The ride quality seemed quite poor to me, no way you can compare it to Comfortline sleepers or the Slovakian (Russian) Görlitz ones, while still much better than on Caledonian Sleeper Mk5 cars...
The car-carrier runs from Villach to Feldkirch, but seems to be empty on your ride. Two more at the end of the train come from Graz to Feldkirch.
The Belgrade to Zürich train used to be one car only, and the last two years before Corona this was also cancelled. The train was technically the same then (EN 414/415), but actually there were two trains, one Belgrade - Villach and one Zagreb - Zürich, running coupled from Zagreb to Villach. The Belgrade to Zürich passengers could then change the cars anywhere on the route between Zagreb and Villach.
I took this train from Zagreb to Zurich end of September this year just because i was curious, i liked it, it’s super clean and it was wonderful to cross different countries.
You DO get around. 👍🏻🏴
What a surprise that you were here! I must start following you on other social media, you could have got video from outside in Zagreb hehe :) Unfortunately, rusty and dirty Zagreb Glavni kolodvor became even worse after earthquake. We all believe something will change soon, the building is wonderful.
I have recently travelled by EN498 Zagreb - Munich in a couchette. I was extremely surprised how HŽ couchette were tidy, clean and comfy. We were lucky booking compartment for 4, but were alone inside :)
The cool thing about EN498: in Ljubljana it picks up EN480 Rijeka - Munich, in Villach it picks NJ40236 Venice - Munich, and in Salzburg it picks EN462 Budapest - Munich. So to Munich you have very cool train! If you decide to try it, please announce it :)
Will be extended to Stuttgart from December, but will run as a separate train until Salzburg (no more coupling in Villach) carrying the Zürich cars to Schwarzach too.
@@markoobid2005 How about Rijeka cars? WIll remain the coupling them in Ljubljana?
@@slavenclekovic1206 yes. Only the evening train from Rijeka will depart around 1 hour earlier to connect in Ljubljana with the new "Lisinski" which will eventually depart Zagreb at 19.50 (one hour later than the Zürich train now). Morning train from Ljubljana to Rijeka will stay the same, and there will be new train with departure around 8.30 from Ljubljana which will carry the direct Stuttgart - RIjeka sleepers.
I always look forward to your Friday videos.
This one is terrific.
Good accommodations, great scenery - what is there not to like about this journey?
the lack of a cold beer in a dining car
The part between Buchs and Zürich when the tracks go along lake Walensee with the huge mountain range behind it is one of the most beautiful there are. Being swiss I've taken this route countless times but I'm in awe every time.
lucky to be there
Im glad i didnt grow up in switzerland as now in adulthood i can truly enjoy where i live. Best country in the world
Du kannst auch von Zürich nach Chur fahren. Da hast du die selben Views auf den Waslensee und die grossen Berge :)
Aber ich weiss was du meinst…bin auch oft mit diesem Zug in meinem Leben gefahren!
This is EN Zürichsee 414. The train named “Croatia” is EC158 from Zagreb to Vienna.
(PS: It’s not the same Taurus-loco from Dobova to Buchs: in Slovenia you filmed a 1216 Taurus, and at Buchs they uncoupled a 1116 Taurus.)
And the auto carrier “left” the train at Feldkirch.
Actually the name of that train is Alpine Pearls.
1216 Dobova - Villach Hbf, 1116 Villach - Schwarzach-St.Veit, 1116 Schwarzach-St.Veit - Buchs SG
@@tomabacic5777 You are correct although in reality 1216 can stay all the way to Buchs St Gallen in Switzerland because of the Arlberg Bahn Steep section that's why it has to stay there otherwise the 1116/1016 DB Baureihe 182 gets stuck between Landeck & the Arlberg Tunnel. Since ÖBB uses the same PZB as Deutsche Bahn in rare situations a DB Baureihe 151 DR Baureihe 250 DB Baureihe 155 gets attached to the back and speed is reduced to 120 kmh go 130 kmh on DB Baureihe 155 G red Circle is lit
The auto-carrier is the Nightjet portion from Graz to Feldkirch.
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Yes for those hours there should be a dining car. Also you travelled through beautiful country while it was dark. There should be showers on board. Like the showers on Japanese trains. I wish I could go on this train. Greetings from Canada.
Thanks Thibault - I love this train!
I went on it from Ljubljana to Zürich in June and found the Croatian Sleeper cars pretty good, the AC a big plus. I had a passport check at Buchs after coming through Lichtenstein, for some reason. The attendant warned me the night before, thankfully.
Stunning scenery, though - worth every penny 🙂
Nice video! I don't think the evacuation drain has anything to do with a shower; it just makes cleaning easier, especially if something overflows.
Yes, here in Australia all toilets and bathrooms have a drain in the floor in case of overflows.
Wow so perfect video yeaaa. Congrat for this video. 🕵️♂️👍👌👌👌👌
A dining car with Croatian cuisine sounds interesting...
Fantastique ! A journey I'd love to make one day.
Great trip report
2:20 gle ovu sta prodaje kalendare na kolodvoru i ako ne kupis, onda ti psuje familiju hahaha!!!
Thanks for such great content! Please keep going on that level! I took the HZPP Sleeper through a ride from Munich to Rijeka for a summer trip back in 2019, due to the thought, that this connection would be shut down in a year or two. I never have thought, that nighttrains could have such a great revival.... From munich to rijeka everything was perfect. But on the trip back to munich, the AC wasn't working (it was about 40°C outside, and the train stand the whole time in the sun, so I think, you can immagine how it was inside), plus, in the night, I had to go to the toilet and both of them were closed. Also the transfer to another waggon wasn't possible, because they were locked.... So it wasn't enjoyable at all... Hopefully, this will never happen again(this incident, not taking night train ;) )
You have the best job in the world! And yours are definitely the best train reviews on TH-cam.
Bok! 🇭🇷
The train looks quite festive ad gay.
Good train beautiful trip. Austria and Switzerland have breathtaking views. But, Thibault, looks like you had a bad hairday when boarding. You need help.
What a beautiful, relaxing and well-composed video. I love it when the journey starts in the evening and ends in the daylight...with beautiful weather all along the route. The scenery as you were traveling through Switzerland is some of the best I've ever seen. My only regret is that it had to end. Fantastic job of filming!!
What a gem! Orient Express from Switzerland. I was in Zurich (and on Bernina) in July and your aerial view of Zurich HBF brought back memories.
Simply Railway next time your in the Northeast USA I highly recommend checking out the Conway Scenic Railroad in New Hampshire. The views are absolutely breathtaking!
Hello from Naples, Florida. An awesome train ride to Switzerland, with beautiful views along the way. We enjoyed. Thank you so much for sharing this part of the world with us.
I love watching your videos on Fridays right after I complete my workweek.
Books and trains! Perfect match!
Please let us know what book were you reading! 😊
Cool video, for anyone visiting the Zagreb train station, you might want to check out the Importanne underground mall with dozens of shops 60 seconds from the entrance. Also Croatia will be / is part of Schengen from Jan 1st 23!
13:20 How do you make the little consist graphics?
Can you close the compartment completely? So no one can come in when u sleepv
I also drove from Munich to Zagreb with this sleeping car in the spring. What I didn't like was that the passengers weren't offered towels. This has never happened to me before!
Thank you you maked it
Train ride from Zagreb (HR) to Pula (HR) also takes14 hours, for reasons unknown. 😄
They are rebuilding this line and in future it will be only a 3 hour trip
Nice video
Oh yeah!!!
Hello Simply Railway, I love your videos, especially if you travel to Switzerland. Can you please rewiew the DPZplus trains? These sre my favourite! Long live Simply Railway!! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭
Enjoyed your bus videos - do you have any on older Swiss FBW's, Berna and Saurers? I've long been an admirer of Swiss engineering.
The exact routing from Ljubiana to Buchs St Gallen Switzerland is the following Karawanken Bahn Ljubliana Jessenice Villach Drautalbahn Villach Spittal Tauernbahn Spittal Schwarzach Giselabahn Schwarzach Worgl SFS Innsbruck Rosenheim Worgl Innsbruck Arlbergbahn Innsbruck Bludenz and Vierlanderbahn (D A CH FL) Bludenz Buchs SG via Valduz Lichenstein and Feldkirch. OBB 1216 gets separated from the train at Schwarzach because The Zagreb sleeper gets attached to EN 464/465 Zurich See Graz-Feldkirch Zurich which has an OBB Baureihe 1116 unless the 1216 is coupled to 1116 for the Schwarzach to Buchs SG due to the steep sections of the Arlbergbahn. 9:30-10:30 the reason to why the 1116 is using the Front Pantograph is that the rear pantograph if used it will damage the cars and vans loaded on the Ddm 915/Laaers 560s. To prevent that damage switch to Front Pantograph.
interesting observations, the arlberg line really starts at landeck-zams, a continuous climb at 1/42 gradient for 20 miles uptp st anton am arlberg,at the eastern portal of the arlberg tunnel,normally a banker loco on the rear of the train couples on at landeck,or is doulbe headed at some point in austria,obb cl1216 are total of 25 locos in service
sub class 0/1/2,for working into various neighbouring countries,DE,SLO,IT,CZ,SLK,AT.so the fleet of 25,split between villach,innsbruck,vienna depots.
@@111672balernabz2010 Thank you for the answer and at least what happened at Schwarzach was that the 1216 got coupled to the Zürichsee EN 464/465 which has a 1116/1016 rare MRCE/Dispolok 182 for the Climb over the Arlberg
Where did you buy tickets from?
Hi Mr. Simply Railway, after your comment about dinner car, I was wondering, why it's not common to have a Dinning car nor panoramic car in european trains? (Or at least is the impression I get from your videos) As an american I'm used to have both in practically every long ride, and I consider that Europe has even better views than the US, like the Alps, or the Lake. Hope you could answer it and keep the excellent job with these videos. Thanks.
I think it's because in Europe, we have more trains than in the US, and we can't put a dining car on each one. Also, a lot of european train lines arent really long. For example, the ride from Geneva to Luzern takes only three hours. Is it really worth it putting a dining car for 3 hours?
@@wiimoteplus Totally makes sense, just wish they could have maybe sightseer lounge cars particularly in Alps and Mediterranean countries 😍 that'll be priceless.
@@MontyXZ Many Swiss scenic trains do actually have enlarged windows, Sightseer Lounge style, so already covered on the Alps portion
A lot of the night trains have historically only had them where there are major daylight portions of the run - even then those tend only to be attached for those bits. Hauling a heavy catering vehicle around when it isn't going to be used for most of the time is uneconomic, something even more true in steam days.
@@wiimoteplus but the train from Geneva to Luzern (IR15) has a bistro where you still can get whole meals, though it's not as glamorous because the "dining area" in the upper deck is a normal 2nd class configuration but with bigger tables.
(And fun fact in the bistro cars the seats in the upper deck at each end of the coach are 1st class seats but with a second class coat)
I've also traveled on this train several times, especially in the 80's, from Buchs to Zagreb and Belgrade. At that time there were still the old sleeping cars…
Great video. We plan trip to Switzerland soon. Just subscribed too
I was on this train with my girlfriend in 2018,we boarded the train in Serbia and when we arrived in Zagreb we boarded sleeper car,it was awesome experience we both loved it and enjoyed every bit of it to Buchs Switzerland just amazing journey
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The car transport wagon only runs from Villach to Feldkirch and previously there were only one CB/SV seating car going to Belgrade so sleeper passengers had to move to another coach in Zagreb to continue their trip toward Serbia
Five star coverage
This trip is also on my wishlist. Thanks for the video. Great as always :)
Your train merged with the Nightjet from Graz to Zürich in Schwarzach-St.Veit. That train portion has a carwagon from Graz to Feldkirch.
Sorry if you knew allready, but I was to lazy to scroll through 297 reactions :)
Great
have ever took this train from Villach to Feldkirch, and the train back from Zurich. over 10 years ago in 2012 autumn
If you want a real adventure,try the passanger train from Zagreb to Vinkovci. 260km, five hours ride,often no lights in night and once a was scared for my life. I was thinking,that the train is gonna derailed.. everything was schaking and strainge loud noices...in summer no ac and windows stuck closed...(croatian national railway is well known for coruption and stupidity , like more/less everything connected with gouverment,)
Hello, I always enjoy your videos. They are well crafted and inspiring. By the way: could you please share through which travel agency or online platform you book your tickets? Kind regards, Elias
I wanna travel by trains again
hi, are you guys related to Simply Aviation channel by any chance?
What a scenic ride! That sleeper compartment looked very nice and comfortable; well worth the extra money to have it to yourself. I agree that they could use a dining car; heck, I think most people would be happy with a simple snack bar that sells prepackaged sandwiches and hand-held microwaveable foods like pasties and burritos.
What? The Zagreb to Zurich overnight train, passing over the Alps? That's what you call ZZ OVER-THE-TOP.
9:51 the auto carrier runs from Villach to Feldkirch only. I would appreciate to have one from Feldkirch down to Croatia. The other auto carrier service from Feldkirch is going to Vienna
J ' ai fait récemment Milan Zurich, très beau voyage et ensuite Zürich Paris, tout cela après Monopoli-Milano Centrale avec l' Inter-City Notte.... Vive le retour des trains de nuit en Europe.... Un bon plan également est Bruxelles Berlin avec European SLEEPER que j ' ai fait en juin, a partir de mars 2024 il sera prolongé jusque Dresde et Prague
Wanted to take that train from Ljubljana last July, but two months in advance it wasn’t available anymore. Therefore, I had to travel from Graz instead, but it‘s a great sign that this train is so intensely used.
Fantastic
I Love Croatia
Suasana malam selalu bikin nyaman dan tenang. Salam dari Indonesia 🙏
I don't like these ugly interiors of these sleeping cars from the 2000's and 2010's. They make all a soulless, depressive and sterile impression.
Šta HŽ ima vlakove ? Vlak koji ide za CH a proizveden u 80-tima. Koje susramlje jbt.
You slept through the Arlberg Pass (Landeck-Zams to Bludenz)? This is a real shame!
Even better than ÖBB one 😂😂
I don't like these sleepers. I've ridden them 3 times, but I couldn't sleep every time. Yes; they are nicely and modernly furnished, but it is also noisy in the compartments. The sink without a cover has a negative effect here, but also the lattice in the compartment door.
Luckily Croatia will become a member of Schengen sometime in the coming year (probably end of March as far as I know) so border controls will be eliminated. In my experience, those at the Slovenian border is actually unproblematic (except that the Slovenian police officers are mostly unfriendly), but at the Hungarian border it will be a big time advantage. I experienced that last and this year on the RegioJet train, the Hungarian police officers take much time despite their numerous appearances.
Your videos are beautiful, but if you would narrate them instead of using subtitles, it would allow us to watch the scenery instead of reading. That really puts me off.
Every train in Croatia is a sleeping train, because they are so slow you have to sleep even if you're traveling just to the next city. That being said train travel is not very popular in Croatia at all. Bus lines are like 95% of public transport.
Car Carriages from Villach to Feldkirch as domestic Austrian Service :)
Where did you buy the ticket ?
I still wish that the subtitles were on the top of the video. PLayback bar and ads commonly gets over the subtilles.
Amazing ❤🚂❤ Love from => Train Lover Himu
Jako lijepo!!!
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Should be Thalwil in stead of Thawill.
The Train don't cross the Rhein to Lichtenstein. There is no train service in to Lichtenstein.
Between Feldkirch (Austria) and Buchs SG (Switzerland) the train crosses through Lichtenstein on a stretch of about 10 km. It doesn't stop there though.
Nice video 📹
9:57 engineer gonna steal some cars and needs somewhere to keep them
"The train departed from Belgrade before covid?" (8:10) What on earth does that mean???
Yay!
Dude, the way you go out of focus between segments will give people a stroke. Please stop doing that.
It’s all about a bed. I can’t stay in an overnight train in a seat, I need a bed. Maybe I’m asking a lot but I’m an adult I’m not a child who can sleep in a tent under the stars anymore.
The auto carrier was likely just a routine equipment move.
17:14 if you have a view like that from a plane, you have a problem
7 Days brand baked treats found in stores with the word dollar in their name in the US.
Nothing much has changed at Zagreb Central Station in the last 30 years!
2:18 good thing that Gipgy woman didnt try to sell you calendar :) it would ruin your week
At 10:00 the car trailer is for people who want to travel to their destination with their car (in order to be mobile at the destination) but don‘t want to drive the trip all by theirselfs.
The drain at the bottom of the toilet stall could just be for ease of cleaning. Just hose the whole room down and let the water run out of the drain.
Don't get me wrong! Any food over there is healthier than in the US. A lot less sugar or sweetener.
Videos of 'Simply Railway ' very motivated to my channel.. Very beautifull
with interesting views.. Views for introducing of interial facilities of trains and directions of railway stations.. are very Beautifull with informable.
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Great video. Stunning scenery 🙂
Think of all the scenery you missed while you slept!
Looks wonderful.