24 HOURS on the NEW NIGHTJET - FULL REVIEW
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- Guten Tag and welcome to the World Premiere tour of the brand New #nightjet
This very Monday, ÖBB, the Austrian national railway invited me the for World Premiere tour of the new Nightjet across Austria for the #NightjetOnTour - I spent more than 30 hours onboard this ground-breaking train and it was beyond my expectation.
This train is about to revolutionize how we travel long distance in Europe...
Here's a complete review for you "En avant première"
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Many thanks to @unsereOEBB for the invite
- TRIP INFORMATION -
Date: NOVEMBER 2023 (nobody ever slept in the new Nightjet before)
Railway company: ÖBB Nightjet
Austria tour : Vienna, St Pölten, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Bregenz, Klagenfurt, Graz and Vienna
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00:00 : Intro
01:10 : The New Nightjet
03:41 : Couchette review - Mini-cabin
09:35 : Couchette review - Classic compartment
11:02 : Toilets Time
11:45 : Thoughts about the couchette
12:30 : Seat car review
15:21 : Thoughts about the seat car
15:52 : Sleeping car review - Comfort
18:58 : Sleeping car review - Comfort Plus
21:18 : Thoughts about the sleeping car
22:01 : Debrief / Outro
As a regular solo female traveller those Mini-cabins are actually a game changer for me. They are a fabulous idea and look ideal for sleeper travel. Also having the beds in the direction of travel in the sleeper cabin is a great addition. It really changes the comfort of sleep on a train.
How do you mean in the direction of travel? Beds seem to be at 90 degree angle to the direction of travel as usual in most sleeping trains.
A very wise thing for ÖBB to invite people like Sebastian and yourself for this inaugural trip. Rail travel enthousiasts are likely customers!
Thanks (again) for a informative and well shot video. Oh, did I like the train? Heck yes! I'ld love to see those from Amsterdam to Austria / Switzerland as soon as possible!
I went to the Nightjet site. I could search Amsterdam to Innsbruck. Go and search, you will find.
Love the new Nightjet, especially the mini cabins. As someone who is quite tall (1.90m) also great to know those cabins don't provide a lack of space! Great video Thibault!'
190cm? My god I'm short😢
Yeah, thanks for giving the length of the mini cabin! I didn't really hope to fit in them at 201 cm.. 🥴 But good to get an idea. That whole concept seems really well thought out (except for the beeping controls - wtf?!)
Also, nice to see the sleeper beds along the side of the train. Would be curious how much longer they actually are 🙃
@@IM4GIN3my spouse calls this the "tall tax".
1m90 is about the bed length...
I was told by a person working for ÖBB, that the mini cabins have a total length of 187cm
The beep noise of the light controls would haunt me forever after a night in this 😂 but other that that it all looks pretty impressive.
yeah the beeping would annoy me especially if I was next to someone who wanted to play with their settings a bunch other than that actually quite nice I definitely love the fact the lights can be different colors and dim as having it set to a very dim Red would be perfect if you needed to get up for some reason as to not destroy your night vision and such
hopefully they can still fix this, would be bad to wake up cuz your neighbour needs to go to the toilet or something
It feels like night trains have been stuck with the exact same layout for the last 50 years at least, so this is definitely a breath of fresh air! The variety of room options reminds me of classic North American sleeping cars. I need to visit Europe soon and ride some night trains!
Infact, I found that it was ok to have an old design, as long as there still were some night trains. Now that the night train industry's future is apparently assured (and not because of CFF/SBB nor DB), it's great to see that IN ADDITION, those trains are getting much better. The next issue I see is: will there be ENOUGH night trains? (this year, reserving 4 months in advance was necessary)
Pretty much knew these new coaches were gonna be a huge hit when I first saw the renditions and am very surprised to see nightjet actually pull through with their concepts into the final product which is amazing. My one and only major concern is the rest of time as these coaches have so many gadgets and moving parts I wonder how much of a pain the maintenance will be to make sure everything stays operative. Time will tell. Lovely video.
Agreed. The maintenance will be tough but ÖBB is taking a good care of his trains and the quality built of Siemens was good
True...Not like DB with their "new" ICE interior. Only the seats made it into the final product, the truly innovative aspects (new ceiling/wall and lighting design etc.) of the concept were pretty much completely ignored
Exactly my thoughts, I am curious how they will look like in 5-10 years and how many of those `comfort` stuff will actually work or what readiness the rolling stock will have with the no doubt substantial maintenace hours. I am also curious how long the prep will take and will it involve checking everything if it was in working order, or just a visual check for visible damage or they just realy on the passenger to tell if something is not working? Not being negative, just railway worker and can see the operational side. Saying that, they look fantastic, much better than the new screaching plastic sh*t on the Caledonian Sleeper.
I was so hoping that Thibault would cover the new Nightjet after it comes out.
Glad to see ÖBB did invite him, Thibault definitely deserves more recognition from railways for his work in documenting his train travels.
Hard agree 💯
While I’ve seen similar style couchettes before on some other trains like the Sunrise Express in Japan, I think this is brand new and truly game changing for Europe!
I wish they took a bit more inspiration from the sunrise express, the larger windows and sleeping direction makes a huge difference for feeling less claustrophobic
@@majorfallacy5926 I think the same... sunrise seto was build in Japan in the late 90s. Every cabin has a big window and you're sleeping in traveling direction. So that should be the standard building a new train. Europe is still behind Japan in 1998 which is a shame. Don't get me wrong sunrise seto has also some negatives like climate control in the small rooms is not great and the shower room is not available for everyone as the cards are limited. But at least there is a shower room... I do not understand why öbb does not offer a shower for the mini-cabin?!
The mini cabin is also an improvement for women . The ‘women only’ compartments are usually fully booked in our French night trains, and women are forced to travel with male strangers. The mini cabin is the answer!😊
Maybe they should make Instead "male only" compartments......
@@josephwiesenfeld 😁😁
The issue is to sort out men, women who prefer women only compartments and those who don’t care. All those people booking at different times.
Those mini cabins are brilliant! Offer security and privacy. Hope these become more common everywhere. Great review.
L’insonorisation de ce train à l’air complètement folle. Et d’une excellente qualité
Oui, on est monté à 230km/h pendant un moment c'etait impressionnant le silence à bord
I definitely want to try the mini-cabin at some point! Looks like a really good option. But I think that the beeping should be deactivated.
I wish we had stuff like this in the USA. This would absolutely be my preferred way to travel if we did. I compared prices, and a cabin from paris to berlin was US $118 on Nightjet and Charlotte to New York (similar distance) was $190 in coach on Amtrak...
Given the loading gauge and potential train length, in the US you could even have much more spacious night trains.
@@arnoldhau1 Amtrak Viewliner 2s are probably the closest we get, those are single deck sleeper cars and have the newest sleeping cabin. The Amtrak Superliners that run out west are actually less roomy because they're double decker cars. Nightjet speeds are much higher. Nightjet is also much less expensive.
Use interrail tickets
Amtrak needs to get some of these types of cars when they replace their long distance fleet in the next few years.
I have done that coach ride. Roundtrip. Grueling. I don't remember it being that expensive but this was 1999.
I like the hybrid approach of speaking and text. Makes the video very enjoyable. Because the silent approach of taking the experience with no words is unique and I like not beeing annoyed by any comments. Consuming videos this way is perfect for me. So, I hope you beat the algorithm with that. It is awesome, keep going!!!
Honestly i think this is the future of travel. You go to sleep in your private couchette and wake up at your destination. Its better than airtravel. I really hope they cooperate with DB and bring more of these Nighttrains back to germany.
Do they have the capacity to do so? DB gives freight priority on ICE tracks at night, which is why nighttime ICE trains run slow. 230km/h running speed requires LZB and ICE track in Germany and I assume Austria too. They would have to drop to 200km/h or slower and operate in PZB to run on non-ICE track and potentially be delayed by local trains.
@@mrvwbug4423 They'd probably configure the timetable in a way that calculated those factors in. It's also a night train, so the train can run slower because nighttime is not as hectic as daytime.
Thank you for this review and tour! I loved the double decker design of the previous iteration but the new version looks gorgeous! Makes me excited to travel on it, and makes me look forward to future night train services like Midnight!
There _are_ extra luggage storage options available for the mini cabins:
There’s a large extra storage space ‘hidden’ underneath the mattress of the lower beds. And, as you shown, there are large secured luggage racks available near the seated train carriage.
I *do* think that OBB should let travellers know about these extra options, for example by putting up a sign in the couchette car.
Great to know, thank you! We have just booked lower mini cabins, so your comment will come in handy to us soon!
Can i bring the luggage inside the cabin with me ?
Thibault, kudos to you & OBB for showcasing the new Nightjet!
The Couchette compartments seem well executed, but... as an older person it'd be a big nope for me. I need a place to sit, and my days of climbing in the top bunk are behind me! The traditional Couchette would be more better suited, I guess I'd need some friends, LOL!!!
The sleeping compartments rival anything Amtrak offers...
The traditional Couchettes would be a great option for North America, even on the long distance trains.
Again, Thank you for taking us along!
my overall impression was that there is less space for luggage. in the mini cabins there is space wasted under the lower beds. And in the normal couchette, in the old configuration there was extra storage spave behind the top bunk above the hallway. Also let´s hope that the new nfc locks hold up better than the old manual cabin locks so the luggage storage of the mini cabins is actually safe.
Loving your enthusiasm and joy at this momentous moment! And it’s infectious! 😁😁😁 (I also love the way ÖBB has risen to the occasion with the launch fanfare playing the Eurovision anthem - Austria’s Nightjets to connect Europe.)
It's probably because we connect te deum (that song) with Anton Bruckner, who was an Austrian composer. I don't think it has anything to do with Eurovision this time around...
@@that1niceguy246 ah. Thank you.
Simply Amazing Railway :)
Nothing else to say. A game changer among the night trains. Nice to see that newly invented bogies are doing their job, seems amazingly smooth and quiet, is it?
Thank you for this video. Definitely a lucky one to be able to test the train :)
The ride was so quiet and smooth. We went briefly at 230 km/h on the Westbahn, it was so smooth
@@SimplyRailway what about the mountain parts over Tauern and Semmering passes?
@@markoobid2005 The Tauern isn't a pass that's gonna make you uncomfortable, if anything, only the Semmering is gonna be at a regular level of quiet and smooth.
This is a great video! The new Nightjet looks really good, and I am sure that it will definitely provide a standard for trains that travel during the night. And given that Amtrak is procuring a whole replacement of their entire long distance fleet, I hope they're taking some notes from Nightjet.
They would do well to follow OBB's lead, traditional Couchette rooms would be a great option here!
The new nightjet cars are actually VERY similar to the new Siemens rolling stock that Amtrak is getting to replace the Amfleet cars. It wouldn't be a stretch for Amtrak to just use these exact same cars on their overnight trains in the eastern US. I am unsure if Siemens is working on a new double decker car to replace the Superliners that are run on Amtrak's western routes.
Ive mentioned this before. I live in a dinky high desert town in Oregon and will never experience a trip like this but soooo love riding along with you. That was great and i and thank you and cant wait for your next adventure.
Thank you Thibault for the great video! And for showing the bike space, that looks good too. A vertical bike space is troublesome if you have a bike for travelling (18-19 kg), like we do. Thanks again
Very good point! ÖBB thought about every little detail
Great video and I can't wait to try it! Some old US sleeping compartments had a hatch to put your shoes in. The porter could unlock it from the corridor and polish them, ready for your morning departure!
I am proud to work for such a company!🇦🇹
Gratulation zur Einführung der unbequemsten Sitze aller Zeiten!
[That is to the person that replied to you.] Er hat nichts damit zu tun, wie die Sitze sind, spar dir diese Bemerkungen und jammer zuhause.
What is the maximum speed? I am scared of the fast train and i want travel on this route with a normal train
@@EdmondDantes-re8jr hi there , the maximum speed a nightjet in this configuration can reach is 230 km/h . But it depends on more then one faktor . : a taurus can reach a max speed of 350kmh , but cant pull a train cause the slowest waggon only alow 230 , ( for ecample ) and even they could drive that fast , they cant if the infrastructure doesnt allow it ( the rails itself ) . Like there are much 120 kmh and 80kmh zones in germany and austria , cause bows are too sharp ( you would derail going 200kmh in an 80kmh bow ) so you always have to drive the slowest speed given by : 1 : the lokomotive is allowed to have ,2: what your slowest waggon is allowed , and 3 what the infrastructure allowes you . Hope i wasnt to missunderstanding . If i got it right , from berlin to vienna yourr traveling between 80 and 230 kmh .
@@EdmondDantes-re8jr 230 kmh take it or leave it what even is your concern?
This looks amazing! I hope it sets off a night train revolution around the world!
This has me smiling and I haven't even watched it yet!!!!!
I heard Te Deum at the beginning, I immediately thought of Eurovision lol.
Excellent train though! I wish it had been there when I was in Austria last spring + summer
I love this concept. While it may not be the ideal accommodation for everyone, as a solo traveler who values every bit of privacy I can get, this is brilliant...And I'm sure pretty good value. Here in the US a 3 Day Trip across the US on Amtrak is like $1200-1500 for one person. I have my own views on Amtrak's operation, but that's another story for another day. Reminds me of some of the Capsule Hotels I've stayed in when I visited Japan a few years back. Granted not 5-Star lodging, but if you're ok with the thought of it, it's absolutely adequate
An overnight train of this caliber in the US would be a game changer. Amtrak could do it if they wanted, this rolling stock is pretty close to their new rolling stock that is being built stateside by Siemens.
Very nice train and I loved the mini cabins which are far better than the old style crouchettes.
Being 6’4” and with multiple spinal fusion surgeries where I can’t bend my spine anymore even if I got into this thing I couldn’t get back out!
Congratulations Thibault for this excellent and informative video!🎉
That Mini-Cabin is a game-changer in the night train sector, as previously many passengers bought a whole compartment for privacy.
In my opinion, the seat cars are now only good for short travels like between Wien and Salzburg on a night train heading for Hamburg for example.
The only things that bother me a bit above the ones you mentioned in your video (eg. the beeping sound of the control panel, etc.), are the following:
How do they make sure that the separation wall is not openable from the other side if someone closes it? (I only saw 1 lock)
Is the luggage box big enough for a standard carry-on as most people travel with hard case carry-ons nowadays? Storing your bag in a completely different car is a NO-GO for me.
I wondered about the luggage as well, being able to keep a "normal" backpacking backpack, which generally contains _all_ of ones belongings, close by or at least locked would be nice.
There are 2 locks, one on each side of wall. Both of them need to be unlocked for the wall to open.
I would go for the mini-cabin on an overnight route! But anything longer than a single night and I think I'd want the ability to sit up. Given what Amtrak charges for roomettes, I wouldn't mind seeing some accommodation between roomette and coach on the next gen long distance fleet here in the US.
Absolutely this! Amtrak really needs an intermediate offering to make rail travel more competitive. Sadly, the GOP in Congress wants to once again slash the Amtrak budget so we will see what actually happens.
@@timnewman1172those tax cuts for the uberwealthy won't pay for themselves!
Amtrak used to have single person roomettes on the 1st gen Viewliner cars that ran in the east. At least in the late 80s
I don't think there are any routes longer than a single night in europe. At most it's early evening - late morning.
Looks amazing! Sounds so quiet too. Can’t wait to ride this train next year when I visit Europe. Thanks for posting this fantastic episode. Loving your work mate ❤️❤️❤️
I absolutely love this new train. Went on my first night jet journey in September 2021 between Munich and Florence. I enjoyed it, but I understand when people are scared off by the stiff beds and old carriages. So I'm very glad that this new train exists. Hopefully it will get moire people to ride night trains
Nothing has me feeling older than calling ÖBB coaches old. But i suppose some are from the 90s. (CityShuttle cars are older)
I've been a fan of the OeBB since my first ride behind a Baureihe 1245 from Mittenwald to Innsbruck in 1976. It's so nice to see the railroads modernizing and improving, as opposed to North America where the only real transportation possibilities are self driving or being stuffed in a seat made for a hobbit, and being treated like cattle on an airplane. Whichever I choose, I wish I'd done the other. The only reason I wouldn't take a nightjet is that I like to look out at the scenery and absorb the experience.
Wohnst du in Österreich?
Sorry but you aren't aware that there are overnight trains in the US with sleeping cars?
@@randall8379 Amtrak, unfortunately, isn't a realistic option for many. The network doesn't cover as much of the country as it should, and the long-distance trains that do run are slow and delay prone, both due to old track alignments that aren't kept in great shape (thanks to the private railroad companies that own them maintaining them only to minimum standards) and the fact that freight trains frequently get in the way of Amtrak's trains. Not to mention, Amtrak isn't cheap, so plane tickets are often cheaper (the airline industry is much more heavily subsidized than many realize, where trains barely get any support).
For most people, driving and flying are the only real options available. Which is exactly what he said, given he said "only real transportation possibilities" in his comment, so I'm not sure where you got it that he didn't know Amtrak had sleeping cars.
You can still look out the window but the thing about night trains is they run at times where there's not a lot of light to illuminate the scenery.
@@that1niceguy246 It does make sense re. the nighttime hours, but I'm up at 5am no matter what, so on the Vienna-Bregenz route I want to know if I'll be able to look out as we go over the Arlberg Pass. I wish there was more info on this and other 'small things' - i.e. the overall experience, not just the features (which are by and large now expectations in a competitive climate)
This is insanely good! Hope other operators can deliver this kind of experience eventually.
Very cool...can't wait to travel via Nightjet when I head to Europe! thanks for this video
I wish we had a network of those all over Europe...
I'm taking the new model from Hamburg to Vienna next month and I can't wait! I'm slightly sad that it's an older train on the way back but oh well 😅
How was it ?
Long distance coach seats on Amtrak continue to take the prize, I think. Lots of leg room, recliner design with foot rest. I think those private pods are great, but not so good for anyone who has mobility issues, the bottom ones may be too low. I think the lowest couchettes look better for that purpose. I really like the look of that little roomette! With a toilet, wow!
I'm happy you reviewed the mini-cabin, thanks! It's innovative and very thoughtfully designed. I'm glad you picked up on the control panel beeping though, that was also my first thought! No idea why they think it needs to beep, hopefully they deactivate this before all the rest of the sets are rolled out.
The other potential problem seems to be lack of luggage room, it'll be interesting to see how this pans out in real-world use...
Also the temp control. I didn't see one.
This is amazing! I would happily live there, like forever! Amazing! Well done OBB
It is just WONDERFUL !! I am a regular on the Roma-Termini line. The mini-cabins are just a dream come true!
Tellement bien les voyages en train de nuit, merci de nous faire partager vos voyages !
It looks lovely and modern. However, with the mini-cabin compartments, getting changed could be a challenge. You'd either have to go into the washroom/toilet or get changed in the corridor. The compartments look cool. However, the toilets could have been pitched at an angle, rather than directly facing the sink/shower. But overall, it looks like a nice train. OEBB have really excelled themselves here.
I mean... if you were travelling with strangers in old-style couchettes, you'd go to change in the washroom/bathroom anyways. So not a major disadvantage.
Very cool, thanks for sharing.
I love the current Nightjet sleeping cars and I struggled to imagine how they could improve the experience, but it turns out there was a lot! It's great to see a train launched that's been the subject of a really thorough consultation with passengers; in the UK we're used to new train designs being imposed on us by the Department for Transport, only for people to complain about them once they're in service. This is a much better approach - a great train and a great product.
Don't the franchise holders in the UK get to spec out their rolling stock to the product they want to offer? I'm actually taking a trip to the UK in February, so will get to experience UK rail first hand, I'm sure even a very average UK train will feel like a huge improvement over any US train haha
Thank you for this great video ! I think the new NightJet train looks wonderful, and will certainly take a ride on one next year !
Congratulations for a great video and for being invited by ÖBB. The future for international trains in Europe looks bright :)
Ah ca y est ! vive les trains de nuit. Bravo NightJet !!
Grazie 😊
I really like your train review videos. Informative and pleasant. Thanks
Very good! Thank you for making and sharing, and such a cool train. Fingers crossed some day the UK gets sleeper trains through the Channel Tunnel, though I'd bet against it happening in the next ten years. (Next fifteen, though...?)
oh wow this is so cool
looks amazing!
Between this and Vy's new "business class" lay-flat seating it's cool to see some new ideas actually being put into service for night trains. I only wish they would actually be available on the routes I typically take.
This new Nightjet service looks fantastic !! Great review & lovely to see everything new, very comfortable.
the mini-cabins (in my opinion) look like the coffin express... I understand OBB wants to squeeze as much money out of the space as they possibly can, but no, thank you. the rest of the cabins look amazing. nicely done :)
Awesome !!
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait to check these out in person
A beautiful train! I can't wait to travel on it!!
Grateful, thanks
Thank you for this great video Thibault. I love the new design for the couchettes and can't wait to book one. Cheers and thank you for your great work.
Great work guys - its definitely top of my list to ride one of these!
Great, thanks! Can't wait to travel with it!
Certainly a huge improvement by ÖBB on their the Nightjet service especially the privacy for Couchette passengers. But there are still room for improvements though. It lacks a restaurant/bar where passengers can choose to have their breakfast there instead of inside their room/capsule. Also the seats have to be more comfortable and in 2+1 layout like those on Caledonian Sleeper in UK instead of 2+2 layout. Those overnight travelers who want to travel cheaply also have to be taken into consideration. Not to mention that Caledonian Sleeper also provides personal lockers to seat passengers.
Amazing!
Amazing !!
Mini cabins:
Totally innovative. Privacy for a lower price, meaning I can turn the light on or do some work late without having to sleep at the same time as my neighbours. The window seems a little tiny for my taste. What about the width of the cabin at its narrowest part, between the outer wall and the lockers? Can you turn between sleeping positions (side/belly/back) without feeling stuck? How is the suitable temperature determined if there is no individual climate control?
How bright are the control panel LEDs that remain on all the time (light bulb & red symbol)? I would likely need to put a cloth on top to cover those pesky little bright dots that disturb my sleep. Those beeps need to be silenced.
The fact that the bigger suitcases are locked away using cables in a different car brings another thing to remind about - you have to think upfront about being able to lock the zippers as well.
Sleeping car:
Showers for everyone, definitely a huge upgrade. Now, your sleeper tickets guarantees you a way to get clean. If the whole toilet/shower cubicle is a wet room, I wonder how to handle undressing and drying yourself off if you share the compartment with another passenger. Is there a place within the cubicle to put a few items that remain dry during the shower?
Good point because the offer is not consistent on current trains. You can enjoy the shower for sure on Comfortlines as there is a shared shower cubicle at the end of the car. Doppelstock sleepers have no communal showers; only in deluxe compartments. AB33s on Basel-Amsterdam do not have any.
Beds parallel to the tracks can improve comfort in curvy routes - north of Frankfurt towards Hamburg, the stretch between Feldkirch and Salzburg, those send perpendicular couchettes swing head-to-toes like a seesaw.
The seat car:
What a downgrade in comparison to seated compartments. Because two seats are too short to lie across in couch style. Upside is that there is a tray table to get some work done. How bright are the ceiling lights? Are they dimmed or turned off at some point?
This is why I prefer the individual compartments where you can turn the light off by yourself, pull out the curtains, and enjoy the darkness. Even if travelling for a few hours! In big-room cars, everyone is forced to have the big lights on in general, even if all seats are equipped with reading lights that would be sufficient. Sleep masks do not cut it. Some LED lights in recent trains, such as DB Intercity 2, are an eyesore in the late hours, damn too bright. I wonder if it is the case in this car.
Missed opportunities :
1- Propose a shower to couchette passengers!
Do it by reusing the "wet room" toilet/shower combination with the same footprint - just stick a retractable showerhead next to the washbasin. Being able to travel by sleeper train and arrive CLEAN i.e. not smelly - if I head to the office directly, for instance - is a major concern for me. There are stations that receive a lot of sleeper trains and do not have any shower facilities - looking at you Wien Hbf!
Even in sleepers, when a shower is accessible to all, I barely saw passengers taking advantage of it. The wait should not be too long.
2- Put a window for the upper berths too, in sleepers and 4-person couchettes!
I would have enjoyed a stargazer window like on the doppelstock - just incredible to be able to look up when you have a cabin in the upper deck and the top bed. Sure, some may argue that it is useless at night, but looking at the night scenery has something relaxing and part of the experience. This is a lost opportunity, as each passenger (in sleeper) or couple of passengers (in 4-person couchettes) would have independent windows and choices of looking out or keeping it dark.
The lack of direct view through a window from my sleeping position is a turn-off for me, I would make sure I get a lower bunk each time in this situation.
That was a great tour Mr. Simply !!! Thank you for sharing it with us...:):):)
Oh, Vienna!
You lucky chap!
Génial la Vidéo 💡😃👍The new Nighjet is based on Viaggio Confort cars as on Railjet with Vectron or Taurus locomotive, moreover the pilot car takes over the controls and the front of a Vectron.
These cars are "loosely" vased on Viaggio, but structurally different as they are made of lighter aluminium instead of cheaper but much heavier steel. They also have very fancy windows that let cellular signals in but still reflect sunshine to reduce air conditioning load.
Very nice. Night trains are becoming more and more popular. The single compartment alone looks very nice. Can I afford it? Well.....
Excellent train and video. Thanks!
It has everything I need for overnight travel, and this would be my firsthand choice every time.
Vivement sur Paris-Vienne et sur d'autres destinations en Europe ! ÖBB are the best for night trains.
Can´t wait to use them! As always, very nice video, thanks!
I always dreamed of something like these mini-cabins... and the absence of a solution like this was the reason why I mostly avoided traveling by train at night... in fact, having my little health issues, I very much avoided traveling at longer distances because of the inconvenience and discomfort lately... So let us hope they will become available outside Austria soon...
Great, thanks for sharing this and all your videos, enjoy watching them, keep up the awesome work you do.
Muito lindo cabine simply do trein Boa viagem trein cama
This is Superb !!both video and trainsets !!
Great video !!
Great video and awesome looking train!
Very cool and fun to watch 👏👍
This reminds me of the old Slumbercoaches that Amtrak had, they were almost all single-person compact roomettes, surprisingly each TINY room had its own toilet and sink!
Whaa c'est absolument incroyable, trop hâte de l'essayer ! Chapeau à ÖBB pour avoir pris en compte les souhaits des usagers. Merci beaucoup pour ta vidéo, toujours aussi complète, bien présentée et montée !
Merci beaucoup :)
It a new golden era of night travel by train! Excelent video!
the pod room reminds me of japanese sleeper train “sunrise-izumo”!! it looks small but comfy
Once again, a great video!
This is amazing
Finally, the glory of nighttrains is back \o/
As many others have said, the mini cabin (whether travelling solo or as a couple) is a game changer, especially with that price, and so are the amazing looking sleepers! I hope similar stock is introduced on the Amsterdam-Vienna route soon, unfortunately could not find much information on their rollout plans for other routes. Planning a trip in spring, and so looking forward to what would be my first NightJet experience.
Thank you for the very informative video and can't wait to see what other innovations come for European night trains in the future!
amazing
This is amazing!!
Hi. Enjoy your videos very much. I have always loved trains and wish the service in America was as good as in Europe. The new train is beautiful and the modern features are great but that mini compartment looks like sleeping in a coffin. A big no on that for me. The bedroom seems nice though. As with everything else, you get what you pay for. Best regards.
Can't wait to ride this one day.
Love that. ÖBB are doing great
Dang man that thing is beautiful cant wait to see it in action.