Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023

I, for myself, discovered the beauty of the dark Scandinavian winter on this trip. Arriving in Switzerland feels totally wrong, like I've traveled to spring way too early. Until now, I never considered going North in winter - but now, I wish that I could just start #OperationOslo again tomorrow. ❄️⛄️

With that, thank you for reading, sharing and commenting along my trip, good night and soon Merry Christmas!
#OperationOslo out.

Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
The discussions in Oslo and elsewhere show that better international rail connections in Europe aren't just an unrealistic dream of rail nerds. It is doable, but what we need is a strong support for international rail travel on European and national level, in the society and among policy makers - a real shift of priorities.
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
As fun as this was - it can't be the future. We need more connections to and in Scandinavia, better and more international trains, through ticketing and passenger rights, better punctuality and more competition on the night train market instead of one company charging astronomical prices. Then, this journey could be done in less than 24 hours with changing trains only once. Then it would be rail, not ferries, «connecting Europe for a sustainable future».
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
This last week has shown, that doing a business trip to the badly connected very North of Europe is possible by train and ferry. Is it something for everyone? Maybe not - but it's also not something only for nerds. If you like travelling, if you can work remote and if you're willing to invest some of your own time and money (or working for a company that covers all costs), then this is a wonderful way to see new things, widen your horizon and travel comfortably and sustainably.
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
The 11% among you who believed in DB, which did an outstanding job today, proved to be right.
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
Exactly 50 hours and 21 minutes after leaving Oslo on the RE11 on Thursday evening and nearly 7 days since I left Zürich. #OperationOslo terminates here. The trip was, unlike DB's forecast said, indeed possible!
Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
Zürich HB, 20:00 and 5 seconds, +2°C, 1400km south of Oslo. Arrival bang on time.
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
Yes, that's my ICE77 at Basel SBB and it's not terminating here! Departure towards Zürich on time at 19:06! 🤯
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023
Frankfurt Hbf, 16:07, sunset. In Oslo, it would be dark for at least half an hour already now. Taking the opportunity to get a bit of fresh air during the impressively short 6 minute turnaround. Departure 16:13, 13 minutes delayed. Riedbahn next.
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Show threadDominic StuckiDec 16, 2023

@mikey179 @kupfers
Ok, due to popular demand. 😉⤵️

📊 What are the main reasons for the delay, if there will be any:
#OperationOslo

Riedbahn
26.3%
Terminating short at Basel Bad
36.8%
Other usual operational DB problems
28.1%
SBB messing up and blaming DB
8.8%
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