TRIP REPORT | New ComfortJet train for Czech Railways | InterCity Ostravan | Prague to Ostrava
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- I travelled aboard a brand new ComfortJet set, delivered to ČD Czech Railways. This is the first regular service of these non-traction units. These sets are based on the Siemens Viaggio Comfort platform, similar as Railjet or InterJet trains. In summer 2024 these trains will start to operate on cross-border services between Prague and Berlin, and in the future on routes between Prague and Hamburg, Copenhagen, Vienna, Villach and Budapest.
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DETAILS:
Railway company: ČD (České dráhy)
Train number: IC 511 Ostravan
Category: InterCity
Route: Praha hl.n. - Bohumín
Duration: 3h12m
Date: June 2024
Class: 1st Class
Coach / Seat: 372 / 61
Train type: Non traction train set
Train composition:
Class 193 Siemens Vectron locomotive,
Eight-car ComfortJet set: 6x 2nd Class, 1x 1st class, 1x multi-function carriage (temporary composition without a control car and a bistro car) + WRmz815 classic dining car.
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0:00 The station
1:53 Train arrival
2:41 1st class seat
5:05 Journey info
6:24 Route map
7:06 Train interior
10:00 2nd class seat
11:02 Dining car
11:33 Menu and meal
14:23 Bathroom tour
15:42 Summary and price
Až na pár odlišností je to v podstatě to samé, co InterJet, ale asi ne špatné. Mě se třeba ten interier líbí a těším se až budou ve finální podobě s jídelním a řídícím vozem. Jinak cením u zásuvek USB-C :D
Ano, on to byl pravděpodobně také záměr, aby byly jednotky unifikované, což zrychlí údržbu a usnadní dostupnost náhradních dílů. Jinak USB-C také cením :-)
@@PeteBrandy To rozhodně ano, takhle se vyjadřovalo víc lidí že jsou to povedené soupravy, a já s nima souhlasím, všechny "jety" jsou navržené dost dobře. Akorát bych tam dal radši nepřímé osvětlení.
Upřímně to osvětlení a pohodlí sedaček je opravdu hrozný....
Jojo. Vypadá to skoro stejně až na pár odlišností.
6:33 Funny that the focus of the map was on the freeways and not the railways...
Can your drink sit on the tray without toppling over at top speed?
If the track is in good condition then yes 😅
I love that a classic dining car is attached. Did the prices in the restaurant increase recently ?
I also like the classic dining car. Yes, recently there has been an increase in prices even in dining cars... for example, goulash soup cost 55 CZK two years ago, now it costs 75 CZK.
@@PeteBrandy that's less good news, but still cheaper than elsewhere.
Ako vždy super video. Pendolino som už na trati medzi Prahou a Olomoucom vyskúšal, tak teraz môžem niekedy skúsiť nový ComfortJet. 🙂
Děkuji :-) To můžeš vyzkoušet, akorát nevím jak dlouho bude jezdit na této trase, od poloviny léta by měly již některé ComfortJety již na EC Berliner.
@@PeteBrandy Aha, tak to asi nestihnem. Tak potom to bude musieť počkať. Ďakujem za info Pete
Excellent video! I like the design of these new coaches. This year was the first time I travelled by a train that has Siemens Viaggio Comfort coaches (ÖBB Railjet), but in the future I'm planning to try the Czech Siemens Viaggio coaches. Very good idea that they are planning to add it to Budapest. If yes, then I will try.
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Greetings from Romania!
Thanks so much for watching! I also like the Siemens Viaggio Comfort coaches :-) In my opinion, it is one of the best classic train platforms. I definitely recommend to try the Czech version of Jets (InterJet, ComfortJet). Greetings from Prague :-)
Skvělé video z výletu, Pete. Krásný vlak Conforjet, hezké vidět, děkuji za návštěvu. Není mnoho lidí, není to ziskové. Přátelský pozdrav z Dives Cabourg v Praze 🇨🇿👋👍📽️🤩
Salut Pascal! Merci beaucoup! It's only this direction on Saturday, on the way back this train was full. Greetings from Prague :-)
They are in service now? Nice!
Yes, a week ago they started in regular service :-)
Ano, je to obdoba rakouské Viaggio Comfort Jet od Skody a Siemens. Necim podobnym jsem jel na trase Praha - Brno na spoji do Gratz (Štýrský Hradec). Ale připadá mi to jako náhražka souprav 680 Pendolino, které mají poněkud příjemnější interiér. A ten restaurační vůz je připojen navíc - není součástí jednotky. Alespoň mají ČD spopravu, kterou mohou jet rychlostí 200 km/h, pokud bude někde přípustná.
Interesting video. I will be going from Brno to Ostrava and will leave the train at Ostrava Svinov as I am staying at a hotel at the technical college. Thanks for taking me with you.
Thanks so much for watching! Greetings from Prague :-)
I love that there's a classic dining car. I've had enough of the railjet types :))
I also like classic dining cars. But unfortunately the classic dining car will only be there temporarily until the "Railjet type" bistro cars will be delivered.
Yeah but it's not going to stay like that :(. I'm gonna predict that the bistro car won't be enough for the demand. I think comfortjets could be one car longer with a classic dining car and one more second class and they would still be very profitable. Also 12 bike spaces might seem like a lot but even if there were 20 they'd be often all booked. It would be interesting if they made it so the bike racks could be easily replaced with seats if the demand was low (in winter for example). But I'm not sure if that's feasible or practical
Excellent video as always!
Thanks so much!
Připadá mi to víceméně stejné, jako InterJet. Jinak cením USB-C na nabíjení, což je dneska už takový standard :) A jsem rád, že ČD pořizuje nové vagony, hned je to cestování pohodlnější a příjemnější.
Ono to víceméně stejné je, jen to má více vozů a časem ještě přijde bistro a řídící vůz. USB-C jsou fajn že už se začínají objevovat ve vlacích. Každopádně obnova vozového parku u ČD je poslední dobou opravdu znatelná, což je skvělé :-)
Confortjet a taste of Railjet!! In April 2021 Czech Railways (České dráhy - ČD) continues to modernize its fleet for national and international long-distance routes. The Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation consortium won the tender for 20 Viaggio Comfort units with nine traction-free cars, including control cars, different from the Railjet and designed for a maximum operating speed of 230 km/h. The cars are currently delivered from 2024 to 2026 and the order amount is around half a billion euros. The units will be equipped with the most advanced features currently available on the European market, providing passengers with the highest level of comfort. With this in mind, the Czech Republic plans to increase the speed limit on its conventional railway lines to 200 km/h and build high-speed lines that will allow trains to travel faster than the current maximum speed of 160 km/h. In 2018, Czech Railways had already ordered 50 Viaggio Comfort passenger cars from Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation.
Great vid Pete. I couldn’t help but notice the interior looks awfully similar to the InterJet sets. Is there any difference between them?
Thank you :-) Yes, the carriages are almost identical, the only difference is the maximum speed (InterJet 200 km/h and ComfortJet 230 km/h) and also when the ComfortJet units will be complete, there will be a control car and a bistro car. But it is quite advantageous for the carrier because of maintenance and spare parts.
In April 2021, the Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation consortium won the tender for 20 Viaggio Comfort units similar to the first generation Railjet with nine traction-free cars, including control cars, different from the Railjet designed by Škoda Transportation for a maximum operating speed of 230 km/h. The cars are currently delivered from 2024 to 2026 and the order amount is around half a billion euros.
@@PeteBrandyNot exactly the cars, Viaggio comfort identical to the first generation Railjet appeared in 2008 are supplied by Siemens and the control car is a pure product of Škoda imagine at the end of the decade The whole is designed for a speed of 230 km/h , but the network is designed for a speed of 160 km/h. The Czech government plans to increase the speed of the rail network to 200 km/h by building new lines. In 2018, Czech Railways had already ordered 50 Viaggio Comfort passenger cars from Siemens Mobility and Škoda Transportation.
I'm really looking forward to trying the new ComfortJet Trains. They seem like a great update - even compared to the Interjet carriages
The difference between InterJet and ComfortJet is only in the number of cars, but comfort jets will also have bistro car and control car in the future. I'm looking forward to try ComfortJets on international routes :-)
@@PeteBrandy didn't know that, thanks for the clarification! Naming the trains differently seems to make no sense to me then :D They are / will be virtually the same trains then - just with different lengths?
I don't understand the people that dislike these videos lol.
Probably people who don't like me :-D
Pěkný video 👍
Děkuji :-)
I'm excited about the use in Germany. But since I mostly use the Canopus, I probably won't be able to enjoy it. 😅
So you can sometimes try ComfortJet to Dresden and then continue with IC (Twindexx Dosto) :-D
Arent those wagons just InterJet wagons with the ComfortJet livery?
In the USA Amtrak has ordered a huge fleet of new equipment from Siemens due to debut in 2026. They are calling it Airo train. Looks identical to Comfort Jet including the control car. Power will include dual mode Siemens for use on Northeast (Boston- Washington) electrified corridor.
I just recently saw some article about those Siemens trains for Amtrak. It is good that the are starting to be modernized in the USA. I also saw some new trains for California :-)
I still can't get over the size of the dining car menu. Amtrak has one page. Did you have anything else other than goulash soup?
Dining cars in Europe are known for having a large selection of food and drinks, which is why they are also quite popular. This time I only had goulash soup, there was not enough time to stay longer in the dining car :-D
I live in Belgium and our trains don't have food available at all!
The massive seasonal menu that CD has is crazy to me!
@@damcoentertainment3956 But Belgium is tiny and most trips are too short for any food service. NMBS/SNCB also doesn't run their equipment internationally, unlike CD, so they wouldn't even be able to use dining cars on longer international trains.
Interesting. I saw a video by the youtuber " Eisenbahn in Österreich+Deutschland und der Schweiz". I want also to tried this new train.
I wait for the new dining car. But this one is also super 👍
I don't know why there a seat reservations mandatory, your train was empty, isn't it.
New friday I will take the Railjet to Praha or the Eurocity 🤔.
I also saw their video :-) As for occupancy, I deliberately chose a less busy day (Saturday afternoon from Prague). Otherwise, the route Prague - Ostrava is usually very busy, for example this train ends in Bohumín on Saturday evening and returns to Prague on Sunday, when almost all trains are full.
I suspect that with the new sets the classic on-board restaurant that made the CD trains so popular in Germany will get out of service😮.
For some time, the classic dining cars will be operated with these new sets, but after delivery of bistro card, the classic ČD dining cars on routes to Germany will probably end.
Nice video. Do you enjoy Hungary?
Great video as always, Pete! If the final configuration will include a control car, will it be the same as the RailJets? If so, will they use Taurus locomotives, or will the Vectrons be painted into ČD livery?
I just read elsewhere that the control cars will mimic the Vectrons, so there's my answer. I look forward to seeing them!
Thanks so much! The final configuration will be a nine-car set with a control car with Vectron design and Vectron locomotive. ČD ordered Vectron locomotives for a speed of 230 km/h, which will be operated with these units. The control car will be similar in design to the new Nightjets.
Cool video again Petre. I take it these are the in between services that take place between the Super City Pendolino runs. Speaking of which, do you know what's going to happen with them? I read that they're not going to buy new ones to replace the ones that have crashed and they're just going to cannibalise them for parts.
There were a total of 7 Pendolinos, now one of them is permanently removed from operation due to an accident, the remaining 6 Pendolino units are still considered to be in operation. But now, due to the installation of ETCS, one of the units is always out of service, so even some services are operated by classic loco hauled sets.
They might be partially moved to the fourth corridor running from Prague to Budějovice and Linz(AT). On parts of the railway Pendolino could run at 200 km/h(highest ever speed on regular Czech railways)
Great trains I love them. But all the jets could really be named just railjets. It's a well recognised brand and doesn't need a new name for every new variation of the set.
The difference in the name of the trains is due to the fact that Railjet is a trademark of ÖBB, the original ČD Railjets were intended for the route Prague - Vienna - Graz in cooperation with ÖBB, so the name could be there, moreover, they were bought from the order of ÖBB. The newer Jet trains are under a different name because ČD will operate them on multiple lines, and then the distinction of InterJet (mostly for domestic routes) and ComfortJet for long-distance routes.
@@PeteBrandy Yeah I know why they're doing it but I still think that the branding of Czech trains could be unified
Very nice video. But almost no passengers !
Thank you! Yes, almost no passengers .. but it is normal that the train is less crowded outside the peak time, because then it returns at peak time and is often crowded. For my videos, I usually look for trains where few people travel, so that I can also show the interior of the train.. that's why I traveled from Prague, because at this time of the weekend most people travel in the opposite direction (to Prague).
I thought you would record ComfortJet on IC Ostravan, are there any differences from InterJet or are they all the same? A thumbs up is obligatory and of course greetings :)
Yes, so far IC510/511 Ostravan is the first line where ComfortJet units are operated. Otherwise, the difference between InterJet and ComfortJet is only in the number of cars - InterJet 5-car set without control car, for use on domestic routes (max speed of 200 km/h). ComfortJet will be for international routes and will have 9-cars (after delivery of dining car and control car), and have a top speed of 230 km/h.
@@PeteBrandy As for ComfortJet, I'm lucky that it runs as Ostravan, if I were in Bohumin in the near future, I might be tempted to travel there, after all, it's right close to the border with Poland :-)
fajnee
Děkuji :)
@@PeteBrandy you have nice videos(:
pěkné, škoda že vlaky vozí více vzduchu než cestujících
Ono to vožení vzduchu zrovna mezi Prahou a Ostravou moc není. Toto byl sobotní spoj s odjezdem z Prahy směr Ostrava po 15. hodině, to jezdí vlaky vždy málo vytížené, ale souprava obrací na nedělní IC 510 s odjezdem z Bohumína po 9. hodině, to jezdí naopak zas hodně lidí (a prostě u vlaků to tak bývá, že v rámci obratu může být jeden směr slabší). Navíc toto je jen testovací provoz souprav co pak půjdou na Berlinery, které mají o dva vozy více (a navíc vše velkoprostory) než soupravy co jezdily oběh IC 511 / 510. Btw. třeba EC 141 / 140 v této trase jezdí 5-vozový InterJet a na cestě zpět se ještě musí v Bohumíně přidávat posilové vozy.
mě to zítra čeká xd
Tak doufám že se cesta ComfortJetem líbila :-)
Dost pěkné, už se těším až budou jezdit v plném řazení. Od noveho GVD by měly ne?
Jo, tak nějak by měly vyjet už v úplném řazení.
@@PeteBrandy Natocis?
Pokud se tomu budu ještě věnovat tak asi ano 😀
What is the difference between Interjet and Comfortjet?
Interjet - 5-cars set without driving cab car, for use in domestic traffic between Prague and Plzen.
Comfortjet - will be 9- cars set with restaurant and driving cab car, for use in international traffic.
Yes, the difference between InterJet and ComfortJet is in the number of cars: InterJet is 5-car set without control car, for use on domestic routes. ComfortJet will be for international routes and will have 9-cars (after delivery of dining car and control car), and have a top speed of 230 km/h.
Když zavedli "značku" InterJet, tak jsem měl za to, že označení bude takový CZ ekvivalent rj ÖBB.
Nyní přišla vlastně jen prodloužená verze IJ s řidičákem a jídelákem a já nemohu pochopit, proč to označovat jinak, když se to interiérově neliší.
Docela by mě zajímalo jaký má vlastně ve všech nových vlacích s přímým osvětlením význam montování read lamp.
Myslím že důvodem bylo odlišit jednotky pro vnitrostátní linky a pro mezinárodní. U těch lampiček to také moc nechápu, a to osvětlení se mohlo také doladit, líbí se mi jak to je řešené např. u jednotek ICE4, kde jde měnit intenzita, teplota a barvy hlavního osvětlení.
@@PeteBrandy To mohli pojmenovat rovnou IJ+ a problém solved, ale zase stylizovat vše nové do tryskáče je poněkud přepal, především v ČR, když u nás stejně hned tak 200+ jezdit nebudeme.
Každopádně slovo comfort bych pro to nepoužil nechápu z čeho dělá borcad ty seaty, protože já se na to vždy pokud mám košili s krátkým rukávem, po chvilce "nalepím" paradoxně u seatů v railjetu, nebo Amz/ABmz tento problém nemám.
@@PeteBrandy Co se ICE týká, tak tam za mě rozhodně nejlepší ICE1 za kombinovaný interiér.
Like it, but that restaurant car looks odd
This dining car is a temporary solution as bistro cars for these units will be delivered later.
I really like the exterior design of this train. It's a 2024 modern train but the style is old school from the 70s. I like this look better.
The modern regional trains in France look the same. They all look bland just Like most modern cars today.
I also like the edging of this train. Siemens still knows how to make classic trains that allow for some variability, which I like more than complete units like e.g. ICE :-D
Jsou to hezké soupravy. Asi první půjdou na EC Berliner. Nevidím důvod, proč plýtvat na Metropolitany, sem můžou i přestavaný vozy z Berlinerů.
A dal si si palačinky ? 😎
Už je v plánu že jako první budou nasazeny na Berlinery (první jednotky již toto léto). Myslím že na Metropolitanech vyjedou jako poslední. Tentokrát jsem si dal jen tu gulášovou, palačinku jsem plánoval že si objednám za Olomoucí s donáškou do 1. řady, ale už se nikdo z obsluhy neukázal :-D
@@PeteBrandy
Tak jsem to tipoval správně.
Ja být dopravce, tak na Slovensko jenom takové vozy, aby mi nebylo líto, že se rozsypou na výtečných tratích Slovenska.
Možná by to stálo v potaz, jestli by nebylo lepší relaci Praha - Budapest vést přes Vídeň, a spojení Budapešt - Szob - Bratislava - Břeclav řešit jako REx, třeba v hodinovém taktu.
Ale nechci tady vířit hladinu.
ps: ja palačinky z restaurace nemůžu, jsou příliš sladké, minule jsem měl cukr v krvi na 36 hodín v čudu...
vlak duchu, sakra kde jsou lidi, to jenom ja jezdim uplne narvanyma vlakama na moravu?
V sobotu po 15. hodině jezdí z Prahy méně lidí, proto jsem jel tímto spojem. Navíc souprava má větší kapacitu a lidi se jako vždy nacpou do prostředních 3 vozů.. proto jsem ukázal hlavně vozy kde bylo méně cestujících, kde je vidět interiér (není účelem točit narvané vlaky kde nic není vidět) .. jinak ta souprava nocuje v Bohumíně a zpět uede v neděli kolem 9. hodiny, to už jezdí mnohem víc cestujících a pokud by se v sobotu poslal na tento obrat kvůli nižší poptávce třeba InterJet, tak by se na neděli musel posilovat klasickými vozy z Bohumína (podobně jako třeba EC140)
A teď to ohodnoť s Pendolinem, co je pohodlnější
Mě jako cestujícímu 1. třídy více vyhovuje ComfortJet, protože je tu velké množství solo sedadel, Pendolino v uspořádání 1. třídy prohrává.. jinak co se týče 2. třídy, tam je to samozřejmě něco jiného.
Bez jídeláku
Try traveling by train Budapest Munich by railjet train
I travelled this train in September, but from Munich and I left the train in Vienna.
Personally, I find the first class very disappointing. There is definitely a lack of a kind of compartment car/business class with comfortable seats (similar to RegioJet or Railjet). These trains are even supposed to go to Copenhagen at some point. Can you please show the bicycle parking spaces again?
Nice train with good conditions for passengers . It's a classic train and I like it .
What felt strange in your video was the fact that the train was empty and I didn't see any
persons at the stations . On afternoon hours ?! Was that a Sunday when you made this
trip ? It looked kind of sad .
Greetings from Portugal 🇵🇹
As for occupancy, I deliberately chose a less busy day (Saturday afternoon from Prague). I was traveling in the opposite direction of the main transport stream. Otherwise, the route Prague - Ostrava is usually very busy, for example this train ends in Bohumín on Saturday evening and returns to Prague on Sunday, when almost all trains are full. Greetings from Prague :-)
@@PeteBrandy
Thanks for your explanation . Now , i understand the " ghost train " but I must tell you that I enjoy more lively and busy trains and stations.
Anyway , i sure liked your vlog but not too much Joy ...
Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹.
Btw , do you know the River Douro Valley Train or the Little Vouga train in Portugal ? Probably, you do ... just asking ... 👍
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@@carlosrosas7249 Some people prefer busier trains, but if I want to show more of what the interior looks like, it's better to find a less busy train with less passengers. Btw. also in this train the middle carriages were quite full but since they are all identical I showed the empty ones in the video.. and if you look at the station, I was sitting mostly on the other side of the train with the views to the next (not our) platform so if another train wasn't departing from there, there were no people :-D
I heard something about this train, thanks for the tip :-)