Due to track works, the Luleå–Narvik line has a different timetable. Currently, only one #SJ Intercity train runs daily between Kiruna and Narvik. I get on this one and only Intercity train at Luleå. At Boden, many tired hikers with large backpacks get off the night train from Stockholm and board our train that is heading for the beautiful Tornedalen. Last summer, I visited some of the intersting intermediate stations on #Norrut: https://mastodon.social/@larstransportworld/112950853782011169 #BlankSpots

This part of the journey feels more like #Norrut than #BlankSpots, but that doesn't matter right now. Unfortunately, the train I'm taking from Umeå to Vindeln is an X62 Coradia, so I have to wait for the next one. Finally, it's my first Norrtåg X11 ride!

The journey with #EuroNight 50467 Zürich-Praha was impeccable, a good compensation for my last nighr train experience on #Norrut. #Vlakend

Zürich HB. Terminus. #Norrut has come to an end. This trip wasn't designed as a rail-focussed trip only, but there was a lot transport content. Even the end was disappointing, I would do it again. 🇨🇭 Zürich - 🇸🇪 Riksgränsen, 2'400 km straight line distance, all by 🚂🚌🛳. It was a wonderful trip with many impressions and new experiences, although most of the lines and trains weren't new to me. However, it was the first trip I have tooted about in detail! Tusen tack for reading and interacting. 😍

We arrive at Zürich HB 38 minutes ahead of time. 😊 All in all, the #Nightjet ride itself was okay. But not communicating the downgrades in advance is *not* okay. I imagine that new night train passengers might decide to not come again, which is very bad! 😕 #Norrut

Due to the #Rheintalsperre, we can see the Rhine Falls after the breakfast in the #Nightjet. 😊 #Norrut

It could have been worse though. We had pleasant passengers in our compartement and we are on time. We are arriving at Singen (Hohentwiel) even 10 minutes ahead of time. I don't know why, but unlike in Schaffhausen, boarding in Singen in the IC part of the train is possible. We leave Singen 7 minutes before the scheduled departure time, even boarding was possible (but not useful)! 🤯 #Norrut

Don't get me wrong: Travelling in couchette is a valid option! I've done that several times. Call me inflexible, but sometimes, I prefer staying at a hotel to a shared compartment. If you aren't able providing the right cars, let passengers know and decide, whether they want to get a downgrade or cancel! Any hotel does that, why don't you, #ÖBB ?!
If you could organise an extra #SBB Eurocity coach as an additional "compensation", then it should be possible informing the passengers. #Norrut (4/4)

Second and major problem: A shared couchette compartement instead of a double compartment in a sleeping coach. No information in advance. It's a first world problem, but an avoidable one! 🙄
#ÖBB, having a shared couchette or a private sleeper compartment is an important deciding factor for a booking. There are reasons, why people choose a sleeper compartment: Privacy, more comfortable bed, a sink, breakfast options (incl. vegan and gluten-free). These are different experiences! #Norrut (3/4)

First and minor problem: According to the displays and the announcements, the #ÖBB #Nightjet is delayed by 30, then 55, 6, 10, 15 and finally 20 minutes due to delayed preparation. Actually, it arrives 25 minutes late at Hamburg Hbf. The coach indication is missing and everyone has to find their coach when the train has entered the station. #Norrut (2/4)