I rate my experience as great because it was a true adventure taking an overnight train in Kazakhstan.
It wasn't something that I will miss however its interesting to see how Kazakhstan trains and the locals operates or travel within the train network.
The cabins were tidy and comfortable, and the crew were friendly.
We did have a bit of trouble cobbling together enough cash to pay our bar and food tab as it was all paid at the end of the night, so we weren't keeping track of our bill, but also they insisted that there was no eftpos. We managed, but it would have been a much easier process for everyone had we known that and been more aware of our spending.
Needless to say, we did have a good time during our visit to the bar and restaurant. 🤣 And the staff was very patient.
The train ride was very good. The staff attendant was a bit rude. I was in the top bunk of a sleeper train. No one was in the bed below me. A person gets on the train at 09:00 and decides she wants the full bed after it had been converted to individual seats. She wanted me to return the individual seats to a bed and asked me to return to the top bunk in the middle of the morning. The rules need to be better defined.
列車#077Х 3等寝台, Kazakhstan Railways, 2025/07/09
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Mark T
Compared to the trains in England this first class cabin was the best train journey I’ve ever taken. Air con, private room with plugs, a bed and a sink to freshen up and clean. The train conductor was helpful and there was a dining car for a beer and some snacks. 10/10