If you’re looking for an excuse to upgrade your sleeper, this is is. The trip gets an overall 2 stars because it was clean and it left and arrived on time. But that’s sadly where the good times ended for us. Our seats had been changed and that wasn’t communicated well enough to the guys onboarding us, so we walked from section to section hoping for help. By the times we got to our bed we were questioned a few times, but thankfully not kicked off. We had someone either leave or arrive at every stop which was very disruptive. My least favourite was the drunk who literally stumbled in and collapsed on his bed. Then the door wouldn’t stay closed, so we unfortunately had it open all night. Really wishing I’d just paid the extra for a private 2 bed room to avoid all the disruptions.
As expected from Reading other reviews, if not better.
Small carriages with 4 beds (cramped if you are tall. Water and oreos and banannas ready on arrival.
Cleaner beds than expected with nice sheets / pillow. Chargers above every bed.
Rattly train, never going to be an amazing night's sleep but did the job.
Great boarding service with perfectly English speaking staff, free welcome drinks and snacks as well as comfortable and clean amenities. Only the AC did not really manage to cool down the space.
There was no heating and it was cold. Still hot beverages and snacks were available. The shared WC was too small. Toilet paper was a available. The blanket provided was too thin for the cold weather. The cost was low for a 8hours trip. The personnel helpful and cheerful!