ITALY'S SLEEPER TRAIN FERRY TO SICILY / MILAN TO PALERMO / ITALIAN TRAIN TRIP REPORT
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Hello and welcome to the longest and most expensive trip report on the channel... so far!
Tonight we're going on a special trip... A 21 hour sleeper train journey from Milan in Northern Italy to Palermo, on the island of Sicily in the South. This Intercity Notte service also uses the last remaining train-ferry in Europe to cross the Strait of Messina. Yes, the train actually boards the ferry!
It's a good trip, but with some small tweaks, it could be GREAT! Enjoy!
*PLEASE NOTE* At the time of filming all travel was permitted and has been carried out in full compliance with the local restrictions.
Date of Filming: 25/7/20
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Operator: Trenitalia Intercity Notte
Departure: Milan / Milano Centrale, Italy
Arrival: Palermo Centrale, Sicily, Italy
Cost: €99.90
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00:00 - Welcome to the video
00:58 - Milano Centrale Tour
03:46 - Boarding the Intercity Notte
05:05 - Route Map & Departure
07:18 - Room Tour
09:23 - Toilet Review
10:10 - Train Tour
12:20 - Sunset - End of Day 1
13:45 - Sunrise & Breakfast - Day 2
16:28 - Arrival at the Ferry
17:24 - Loading the train on to the Ferry
20:49 - The Ferry Crossing
22:19 - Disembarking the Ferry
23:30 - Beautiful Sicily!
25:22 - Arrival at Palermo
Don't go and tell Trenitalia you had a sauna in your room they might charge you more for that facility😂😂
They probably would 😂
i remember sauna trains were often problems of italy, once i remember train from Roma to Wien, on the border came austrian conductor fixed the air conditioning and slapped the italian conductor :D
19:00 Imagine you're on a locomotive-hailed daytime Intercity train going 160 to 200 kilometres per hour, and you want to get to the restaurant carriage.
And this is the last thing you see walking quickly through the train…
Ikr 🤣
Thank you for showing the InterCity Notte experience!
It's not the best train, the AC doesn't work half of the time, it lacks food service, it's super slow... I'm used to taking the one from Turin to Reggio Calabria (around 20 hours, no ferry) and let me tell you: it CAN get worse. The cheapest option on that ride is the 2nd class seating couch. SEATING COUCH on a SLEEPER train. And the AC breaks just as often! A delightful experience, indeed.
But... it's also quite relaxing in some ways, spending all of that time just resting and traveling, and the scenery in Southern Italy is spectacular! Also, it's dirt cheap, the 2nd class can make the trip an amazing deal- at the price of your back having to deal with the repercussions, I guess :')
I grew affectionate of this service, even with all of the issues, thank you for making such a detailed video so I can show it to my non-Italian friends!!!
You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I understand all the coaches are in the process of being refurbished right now 😊
I just finished a train trip through Italy last week. I took the Intercitynotte Roma - Catania in "Deluxe" and the Intercitynotte Palermo - Roma in "Excelsior". Before, I was a little afraid because of all the UA-cam trip reports of 2019 and 2020 that were negative about the air condition in the sleeper cars, but in both trains it worked perfectly right from boarding the trains until the arrival. So I think Trenitalia has improved in that matter in the last months.
Sadly I have to confirm all the reviews that show the lack of a restaurant or minibar service. I can not understand that, too...
By the way, last week it was not possible to access that part of the ferry where you can have a look at the loaded train. And also the Cafeteria on board of the ferry was closed, maybe due to covid regulations. All in all it was a fantastic trip and in my opinion the Deluxe or Excelsior cars are a far better option than the Comfort (Couchette) cars where you don't have at least a sink...
Finally I would highly recommend to buy a Trenitalia Pass, which is a great value. For my trip I paid just 297,- Euros for four free trips in Intercitynotte Deluxe cars or Frecciarossa Executive cars.
The Excelsior trip Palermo - Roma was a separate ticket for only 104,90 Euros. Cheers from Germany, Christoph
That's good to hear at least the AC has improved... Restaurant car next 😃
this is expensive
Great trip for the views but between the lack of meal/drink service, hot sleeper and the annoying seriously flat wheel, it would have been a trip from hell. Great commentary.
Yeah you've pretty much summed it up there 😂
With cash all the food's. No cash no comfort. In all s the train of the world. 40 € for 1500 km is ok...no?
@@valerianocuomo996 So I have an option to pay €80 with food and cold air?
I think the reason why they always stall with the bridge and tunnel building is that it’s in an active earthquake zone and yes they can overcome this as they have done in other areas but the cost keeps getting higher because of the lethargy of the decision makers, great post and even though I like the clickety clack of the wheels that one sounded like a jackhammer going off in the next door compartment
exactly. A century ago (1908) an earthquake (by magnitude of 7.1) DESTROYED the city of Messina. Imagine the Big One in California. And now imagine how much destructive could be a similar earthquake on the Strait.
If the will was there, they could do it. You're right, it's probably the cost.
@@NonstopEurotrip It is cost, and it’s also politics. This way Sicily is kept “at bay” and separated from the rest of the country. It’s so stupid.
We are also scared that mafia could take control on the project, the bridge would so be very expensive and badly built. Not to mention the massive amount of time for completing the project. When completed then, mafia would have a very easy route for its traffic. We are also concerned about the enviromental impact of the bridge.
Indeed, Milano Centrale is the most beautiful and majestic train station 😍and loved watching this sleeper train trip report, This route is unique and it is fascinating to see how the train is crossing the sea on the ferry and great video enjoyed watching this report.😄
Thank you Rahill! It is quite a special trip 😍🇮🇹
Napoli afragola is an amazing station too
21:59 the main deal is that it's a zone with a really high sismic risk. And earthquakes in Italy can be pretty destructive. For example, in 1908 an earthquake (of 7.1 magnitude) *destroyed* the city of Messina, so any earthquake can destroy the bridge or the tunnel.
There's also the fact that Calabria and Sicily are on two different tectonic plates, and they're diverging of a relevant distance every year (some centimeteres by year).
Another thing: the strait is different from the Channel between England and France, it's pretty deep, so building a tunnel under the ground could not be the answer...
And let's not forget the mafia infiltrations (sadly a reality in all of Italy, especially in southern Italy), that can "eat up" the money for the infrastructure.
For how useful could be a permanent link between Sicily and Italy, these are the main reasons it's not feasable, and ferry trains remain the simpler solution.
Thanks for the information. Many other countries with big earthquake problems, still build bridges that survive them though 🤷🏻♂️
@@NonstopEurotrip I don't know how UK or England's burocracy works on infrastructures, but the italian one inflates by a lot the costs of the projects and the approvations.
@@NonstopEurotrip to all the people who work on the ferries who pays the salary?
@@NonstopEurotrip Cause actually engineering is not the biggest issue. Fears of corruption, mafia, distrust in general (especially after Genoa's road crash in 2018) are the main ones. Plus, many don't think the bridge would pay off cause Sicily and Calabria are not the most productive regions of Italy (let's put it this way), and they think Sicily would be still too far apart from the rest of Italy to justify a car or a train trip till down there, despite Sicily's population of 5 millions, many travelling between its main cities and Rome and Milan and it being a major touristic destination (it may be underrated among foreigners, but rest assured Italians know it). Just yesterday the queues on the A2 to embark in Reggio were all over the radios, but some still think the bridge is not a worth investment. Furthermore, many Northerners are opposed to it cause it is in the South, so bigoted regionalism adds to it as well. Not only them, but also many locals would prefer to put it on hiatus so that they would invest more on Sicilian and Calabrian infrastructures (which truly need an upgrade btw, think that the Ionian railway Reggio Calabria-Taranto is still operated with diesel locomotives and still single rail, and that 2 populated cities like Catania, 300k, and Palermo, 600k, are connected by a curvy line prone to landslides).
As you can see, it's a social and financial problem more than a scientifical one, and I think that the atmosphere of slow decline Italy as a big country has been experiencing since 20 years at least plays a huge part in this
@@Hastdupech8509 That explains quite a lot, thanks!
That's possibly the last great European 'adventure' train trips. 21 hours without onboard catering is crazy. Love the whole relaxed air of the preparation for the ferry crossing - no rush, just a leisurely process. Perfect.. Hope they never build the tunnel to replace it.
Sicily is top of my post-covid 'to do' list. Including this train trip
Sometimes I think you could issue bingo cards for toilet reviews, Italian rails painted white, best view from a loco hauled train etc... 😉🤣🤣
Thank you Mark! I agree it's a very special trip and there's certainly no rush. They do it so often I guess it's just normal... Feel free to start a train trip report bingo if you want 😂😂😂
I thought there was catering and a restaurant coach before COVID.
@@thealitaliaa7714 Don't think so. I have read reviews from 2015 saying there was no onboard catering then either. Maybe an issue with restaurant cars aboard ship but they could always detach them before loading on the ferry.
and that's why, usually, we take these trains in the evening and we get on prepared with food and everything
Europe is such an utopia for me coming from Latin America 😂😭 I really love how you guys enjoy a great variety of efficient transportation. From any kind of trains to ferries and other transportation systems. In my country, cars only work and everything is based on cars lol.
Hopefully you will be able to experience our 'utopia' ✌🏻😃
Same for me here in Australia.
Complimenti per il video, e per la pazienza, ma quando si viaggia per turismo, è bello godersi qualsiasi cosa, anche un viaggio lunghissimo in treno. When I was young man, I traveled by night train from Milan to Salerno, but Palermo is really far from Milan. Grazie 1000 👏😊
I have been fortunate enough to travel to many countries. Sicily is the most interesting and fascinating of the lot. If you are going, allow at least 2 weeks to scratch the surface....
I've been for a week, but I'm pretty sure they're still part of Italy right now anyway 😂
Very nice report. Thank you.
Thanks for video, which was the next best thing to the real ride, without the hassle of actually going through it. I will visit Sicily and remember your tips about AC and catering. I had done a ferry-train journey while going from Sweden to Germany. That was quite memorable.
You're very welcome 🙂
Your narration is brilliant, with so much feeling and humour! Almost like being there with you. ;)
Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Absolutely beautiful video... Love the train on ferry experience. Wish I could do this trip. Thanks!
Maybe one day? 😊
Dear Nonstop... I did this trip, just the leg from Napoli to Palermo, in September 1958. I was 18 years old, going to visit my family in Piedimonte Etneo ( on the slope of Mount Etna...) and I could not believe my eyes when the train entered the ferry!. I then traveled from Kopenhagen to Malmö and the same thing happened, the train boarded a ferry!. I don't know in that year how many train-ferry lines existed, but I did take those two. Amazing, is it not?
Amazing!!! Unfortunately the Germany-Denmark train ferry has gone now, this is the last remaining one in Europe, and the world, I believe!
Amazing trip! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Great video !!
Thanks!
Guys, a food trolley service has recently been introduced on these night trains; the menu is basic, but at least there is one
Is this for all ICN routes? Will check it on my X-mas trip to Bari!
I'm not sure I would ever go to these places in my life. I just amazed by watching these place through your video. Thank you very much to make and sharing your thoughts.
You're welcome 😀
Thank you for a very thorough review ! I also like Milan Centrale, but your overnight train experience has put me off ! I will take the train to Sicily, probably next year, but will split my journey over three or so days. Many thanks for all your advice !
Thank you Anthony! It's not a bad experience, but it could be so much better. If you do take the sleeper, take a couchette 😅👍🏻
Yay, Italia 🇮🇹
😍😍😍
We had something similar in the UK, with the 'Night Ferry' sleeper train between London and Paris/Brussels up until 1980. At the Dover ferry port the carriages were split up and shunted onto a ferry with train tracks, where they were chained into position, with the reverse happening at Dunkirk on the other side of the Channel. Very noisy for anyone trying to sleep on the train! In addition, the ferry ports had a lock gate system to cope with tides so it could be a slow procedure.
I wish I had had the chance to do that!
Wasn't that the Orient Express?
I’ve just been on the Siracusa portion in a couchette. The coaches were older. The toilets were locked out at Villa San Giovanni. Probably because they emptied onto the tracks. They were locked until leaving Messina. A long time with the loading and unloading on the ferry. The only respite was being able to use the ones on the ferry for the relatively short actual crossing. But a well worth fascinating journey.
Glad you had a nice trip! 😀
I take this train every year, beautiful video! Greetings from Milan.
Thank you 🙏🏻
One of the best if not the best vlogs which can be adopted by Italian Tourism authorities as their promo content. Very nicely done. Informative, detailed, and laced with humor . 👌👌. Liked and Subbed.
Wow thank you so much! You should let Trenitalia know 😉😆
@@NonstopEurotrip Hopefully they are monitoring the social media and the sentiments. 😀
Hopefully 😂
That's an awesome trip!
It sure was ☺️
This seems to be a very nice place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Absolutely yes 😁
Very nice report!
Most of italian carriages have this sound (square wheels).
Ciao!😀
Lol yeah 😂
On a trip this long a restaurant car (or at least a common area with vending machines) would make a killing.
Absolutely! 👍🏻
I've just booked my return ticket Milano Palermo, and there is a trolley service now 😊 The menu is pretty basic, but better than nothing. There have been several attempts to discontinue these sleepers, but the demand is obviously forcing Trenitalia not to.
The view is awesome!
I know right 😊
Excellent review!
Thank you kindly!
Never seen train on ferry ! Interesting! Liked.
Thank you😎
Fantastic!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Every year I travel to Calabria with Intercity Notte in Cuccete. It was always awesome to travel with Intercity Night
When the AC works 😂
Amazing catches of the train coming by and pass, I like it 5 stars, keep up the great work, I subscribed your channel, Greetings from Portugal.
Ah thank you so much 🥰
@@NonstopEurotrip anytime, mate, hope you like my videos and channel too, make a comment and subscribe.
Beautiful places
Absolutely 🤗
Cool trip!😎👍
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thank you for showing us this interesting route. Now I want to take that train too - after they fix the AC and provide some catering.
I doubt they will... On both counts!
"faff" has become my new favorite word!
It's a great word isn't it 🤣
"Largely inedible things": that sounds like a great brand name for snacks!
Dog biscuits 😳
Like the review of your trip. I use since many years the same wagons (ICN Deluxe Sleeper) on the easter leg (Milan - Lecce). I'm aware they are quiet old (some slightly refurbished) in comparison to the Couchette Sleepers.
But I like the plenty of room you have, also for luggage. I'm used to travel alone or as a couple and we always have at least 1 airplane case and a some other smaller trolley or rucksack per person (horror in a double deck ÖBB NJ cabin!)
Had also once the problem with the A/C not working for part of the trip: annoying. And I agree with your critic on the poor breakfast and onboard restoration standard they still have. At least on the Milano - Lecce route.
You confirmed an entry on my bucket list: Sicily.
It's well worth the visit, I really enjoyed my stay! Thanks for your comment 🤠
This honestly sounds like a Hellish journey, No AC and no restaurant car on a trip this long is craziness.
I'm reliably told it's a very different experience now, I'll have to go back!
Thank you for the trip report. It looks a stunning journey from Milan down to Sicily (It's on my bucket list). No functioning A/C in the sleeper - that must have been brutal. I'm not sure why there isn't a trolley/restaurant car especially for that length of journey! I thoroughly enjoyed the video :-)
Exactly Cameron! A few little tweeks and this would be one of the world best train trips! Unfortunately it's let down by passenger comfort and needs right now.
A restaurant car would only make profit. This is how Italy is. If it makes sense, it won’t happen.
It sounded like there were some seriously flat wheels on that.
Yeah 🤣
Looks like a great way yo see Italy.
Absolutely yes! 😄
I love Sicily in fact all of Italy!
😍😍😍
Ottimo video!!! Purtroppo come sappiamo l'aria condizionata sui treni Trenitalia o non esiste, oppure ti congela...
It's almost impossible not to have at least 10 minutes delays on these trains. One train I took from Pisa to Lamezia arrived 3 hours late. HOWEVER, another train I took about 4 years later arrived on time, it was 5 am, and the car we were supposed to be renting wasn't available until 7. My mom then said: "would have been better if it had been late"
I was early 😂
@@NonstopEurotrip suddenly Intercity Notte trains are waking up? Faith in Trenitalia restored
looked an amazing trip, has Dylan recounted any stories of the wonders of his hometown Huddersfield where I'm also from lol
Many 🤣
But, no, we don’t need a bridge, who cares about saving hours of ferry time (and ferries' costs) and *finally* extending high-speed rail south of Naples all the way down to Sicily? (sigh)
Great and very interesting video, congratulations for having survived to 21hrs of Trenitalia service! Your courage and accuracy deserve a subscription :)
Haha yeah, but for people who like go get places fast, a bridge would certainly increase the amount of people who chose to take the train, especially the sleeper and cut down on flights. Thanks for subbing 👍🏻😁
Thankyou for this trip report, if a rather uncomfortable one for you.
Is there not a train ferry connecting Puttgarten, Germany with Rodby, Denmark anymore? I remember travelling on this service in 1994. Although not a sleeper service.
Thankyou and cheers!
Thank you! The Germany Denmark train ferry was discontinued a while ago unfortunately 😢
Superb video and loved the scenery, but wouldn't it be easier and quicker if all passengers alighted the train at one end, jump on the ferry then board a separate train on the other end. Would probably save alot of time and faffing around !
You'd think so wouldn't you 😂
Great video! I really enjoyed it. I'm will be boarding this Train in a couple of weeks. Now I know exactly what I'm in for. One question. You said it was HOT... Do the windows open in the cabin??
Yes they do, but I don't think you'll have that problem in January 😂
@@NonstopEurotrip Thanks for your quick reply! 👍
I seem to recognise that colour scheme. you said it was to denote the difference between day and night services. but on closer inspection its the colour scheme of first group. and as I looked carefully I could see their logo, the striking f
I'm not sure if that's correct 😂
very nice trip! that coach is a bit noisy though and for 21 hrs I wonder how you felt it
Flat wheel 😆
Overall nice job. One suggestion, if I may... Slow down some of your camera movements. I wanted to read the labels on the packaged food you had for breakfast :) A couple other movements were too fast as well. Thanks for this video.
Thanks for the tip! 🙂
Love from India
😍😍😍
A Cross-country route in Italy. Going from North to South. Can you also go to Rome on the train and to visit Rome and the Vatican City.
There is a separate train which runs to/from Rome to Palermo and Siracusa, earlier than this one 👍🏻
@@NonstopEurotrip Ah now I understand. Thanks.
You know, I know Europe is not exactly the most AC friendly region of the world, being how uncommon it is across a large portion of it, but man, they really have no excuse not having it. Especially in the sleeper coaches. You pay the most for the sleepers, it is almost like a defacto first/premium class. On top of it, when it is a transit system running intercity/national services in which their nation is known for getting really high and bad heat spells, they always should prioritize implementing quality AC throughout all of their sets. It makes me wonder if it is just because they're being cheap, or if they have a legitimate reason. Otherwise, this would be a relaxing, neat and fun trip to be sure!
It does have AC, it just doesn't work well. However people have been saying that this is in the process of being fixed with carriage refurbishments. Like I said, the AV was perfect in the newer couchette coaches. 👍🏻😎
I was wondering did you bring all your luggage and items up to the deck during the ferry crossing because i read in some reviews that things can be stolen if one's leave things inside the train.
Yes, it's advisable
@@NonstopEurotrip Thanks
One thing I couldn't help but notice is how LOUD and constant the knocking of the wheels is... is that normal? That would drive me crazy...
Either way, fantastic trip with some really good scenery and the "perks" of a ferry boat. Nice review.
Yea, this sound is normal. But I don’t think that those are the wheels. I hear quite a lot this sound while traveling on Trenord. And probably is caused by the rails.
Pretty sure we had a flat wheel, it wasn't half as bad in other coaches 👍🏻😊
@@thealitaliaa7714 rail joints do make a "clickity-clack" sound but it's a different sound, and it's not constant, it's actually satisfying.
Sounds to me with this constant knocking sound like the wheels just needed a lathe, definitely a flat spot, that was the sound of the wheel being off-balance and not perfectly round, so every time it hit the flat spot it makes that clunk.
@@sergiofreitas9368 yea, the joints sound it’s pretty satisfying
it makes it sound better imo
Είστε καταπληκτικοί! Είστε εξαίσιοι! Σας αξίζουν πολλά συγχαρητήρια! Το ερώτημα που ζητώ να μου απαντήσετε είναι: γιατί στην Ελλάδα η Τρενοσέ που ανήκει στην μητρική FSI δεν συμπεριφέρεται με το ίδιο ενδιαφέρον και την ίδια αγάπη για τον σιδηρόδρομο όπως στην Ιταλία; Ίσως δεν το γνωρίζετε αλλά και η Ελλάδα διέθετε σιδηροδρομικό πορθμείο από την Πάτρα (Αχαΐα - Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας) στο Κρυονέρι (Αιτωλοακαρνανία - Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Ελλάδας). Αυτήν την στιγμή που μιλάμε τρέχουν προγράμματα επιδότησης μετατροπής πλοίων σε μηδενικών ρύπων και η Τρενοσέ θα μπορούσε να προμηθευτεί ένα Ferry Boat από τα πολλά που υπάρχουν στην αγορά και να το μετατρέψει σε σιδηροδρομικό πορθμείο μηδενικών ρύπων για να μπει και στο πρόγραμμα της επιδότησης. Δια του τρόπου αυτού θα μπορούσε να συνδέσει τον προαστιακό Αίγιο - Κιάτο - Αθήνα - Πειραιάς με την υποβαθμισμένη περιοχή της Αιτολοακαρνανίας συνδέοντας γρήγορα την απομονωμένη περιοχή της Αιτολοακαρνανίας με το κέντρο και την Αθήνα. Θα ήθελα την άποψή σας για το συγκεκριμένο θέμα και σας ευχαριστώ εκ των προτέρων...
greece needs to significantly invest in all rail infrastructure. the crash earlier this year shows how outdated the system is. not only modernise but build new rail to keep up with the rest of europe
@@marcoroberts9462 Η Ελλάδα έχει επενδύσει σε ασφάλεια σιδηροδρομικών μεταφορών! Αλλού είναι το πρόβλημα:
Gypsies / Romanies (κατά πλειοψηφία) είναι "συλλέκτες" χαλκού και σε βάθος χρόνου απογύμνωσαν τα συστήματα τηλεδιοίκησης του σιδηροδρόμου από καλώδια. Οι κυβερνήσεις φοβούμενες ότι αν αυστηροποιήσουν την στάση τους έναντι των κλεφτών χαλκού κινδυνεύουν να βρεθούν αντιμέτωπες με κοινωνική βία αντιμετώπισαν με αδιαφορία το πρόβλημα με αποτέλεσμα την σύγκρουση των τραίνων. Το πρόβλημα είναι ότι η Ιταλική FSI ήρθε στην Ελλάδα και αντί να προσαρμώσει τους σιδηροδρόμους στα ιταλικά πρότυπα προσαρμόστηκε η ίδια στα ελληνικά πρότυπα, επειδή το κράτος της δίνει άνευ διαγωνισμού και προϋποθέσεων 50 εκατομμύρια € επιδότηση κάθε χρόνο...
26:24 you have to understand that in the early 2000 the company was not doing well financially. Consequently, they cut operational costs of everything they could sacrifice, such as restaurant cars for intercitiy and night trains. I wish too that they'll bring them back one day...
Me Too!!!!!
The no food services available, is that due to Covid restrictions?
I thought you were with Dylan on this trip. Bravo
I was with Dylan, yes. And there is no food normally, except that breakfast 🥐
Big station
Huge station!
Dude, why didn't you heed the warning that your buddy Dylan have us all about the sleeper's nonexistent AC? 🤪 Trent's couchettes are the way to go!!🚆
Because we filmed them on the same day 😉
@@NonstopEurotrip Ohh😆
No food or coffee stands on any of the platforms where the train stopped?
Not really a thing here
It was typical once. Was stopped during covid and don't see any revival of the panini-vendors on the platforms
The shortest possible length for a bridge between Sicily and Calabria would be around the same length of the bridge that connects Venice to the mainland, so it wouldn’t be hard to build it. I think the problem is that it ruins the view :)
Well apparently, it's happening!
well the water between venice and the mainland is very shallow. the strait of messina goes very deep
This is not the last train-ferry since there is one from Germany to Danemark.
It hasn't run for years
Did the power are cut off in the carriages while sailing to Sicily??
No, they plug the carriages into the boat's power supply.
Thanks nonstop eurotrip, but you did you split the video into different parts in the description? Otherwise, I liked.
Yes, I was just testing to see if it worked 😁
When does the train leave from Milan and is it daily?
Yes, the departure time is in the video
Given the time the trip occurred, I have to wonder if the A/C was off as part of a Covid prevention policy - they do tend to recirculate air in the car A LOT when running.
Nope, it just wasn't working. It worked fine in the couchette coaches, as I said in the video.
it's been a week already ?!
It has! 😲
You have to (normally) sleep with strangers and this is what they call Deluxe???
You can book sole occupancy for a supplement
If I have to go to Rome, or Milan I prefer the airplane!
Most people do 😂
Why they haven't built a bridge yet? It would be the longest and biggest suspended bridge on Earth right on one of the most sismic and vulcanic area in Europe
I thought they said it was going to be started 10 years ago 😂
la sicilia si muove in continuazione per via delle scosse di terremoto continue, si avviccina all'Africa ogni anno sempre di più. Sarebbe un un problema enorme per la costruzione
Is this route still in service? I can't seem to find it online
It sure is. Listed at ICN or Intercity Notte
Cold beer
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Il rumore di ruote quadrate che solo noi abbiamo, tutto godibile dalla coda del treno😢 mi manca la coda del treno con vista.. io faccio la tratta Milano Messina
Italy isn't the only one lol ⬛
Sounds like that that car has a flat spot on the wheel or a bad bearing.
Or both 🤣
It's a classic sound on theese carriage 😅
16:25 *north of salerno
are you knocking there? in this wagon. I wonder if it was not a steam locomotive.
Definitely electric 🤣
@@NonstopEurotrip What?
@@Daventent I've no idea what your comment meant 🤣
@@NonstopEurotrip Why is something knocking in this wagon?
@@Daventent because it's old 🤣
Sicily : I should and I would if I could.... wait and see
You should 🤗
Largely unedible things? Fette biscottate go with the jam and tarallini.. who doesn't like them?
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@@NonstopEurotrip fair enough 😂
Hindsight is a wonderful thing but didn't you speak to the staff onboard the train to complain about the lack of air con,maybe they could of put you in a different part of the train which had air con
I did, but every cabin was occupied for most of the trip. I went to an empty couchette when on Sicily and went back to sleep 🤣
It looked like there was no seat on the toilet and it was either stopped up or needed to be flushed. ??
Ummmm... 🤣
Apparently, the missing seats are because they get broken, due to people standing on them. The toilets aren't properly cleaned and people don't want to sit on them.
@@jgcondron and yet he described the bathroom as clean with everything in order??
@@itsjustme4848 It may not have been like that in the past. Or it could be that some stand on the seat by default regardless as to whether the toilet is clean or not.
Interesting how the rails on Sicily are _not_ painted white. Wouldn't it make even more sense there?
It would, wouldn't it?! 🤷🏻♂️
First of all, I know I'm very late, but the video is so long that I need to have lunch before to watch the video. I apologize for any inconviniences
4:00 The Renfe's "Trenhotel" (Night train) service was removed due to the pandemic, but, according to the Renfe's website, Renfe and Talgo are planning to build brand new "Trenhotel" coaches for running up to 220 kmph or 120 to 130 mph on both Iberian and UIC gauge, due to the nearby inauguration of the high-speed line between Madrid and Galicia
12:05 & 19:42 Right
12:15 I didn't know that, dude. Thanks for the information
26:55 I'll be honest with you. The video is quite long and I don't like long videos.
Video's final score: 7.4
Wow my lowest score for a while. Renfe should have never stopped the trenhotels in my opinion.
For non-UKers like me-here is the meaning of the word "faff." to waste time doing nothing. 2. to waste time doing stupid things 3. to delay, dilly-dally 4. to make a fuss over nothing
Exactly 😊
Can you come to Greece pls
Already been to film 3 videos, the first one will be edited after I've finished my current trip 👍🏻
@@NonstopEurotrip Thank you! I'm excited to see the routes😍🥰
Sono italiano 🇮🇹🇮🇹
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Only accepts cash... Whenever I see a business that doesn't accept bank cards I think tax avoidance.
😂😂😂
Now the problem it's probably ended up, since by July 2022 payment terminals became mandatory everywhere in Italy, after years of transition phase towards the no-cash technology.
No food and beverage service. Forget it!
Normally there would be, COVID blah blah blah
13:00 Lawsuit waiting to happen.
Italians don't care 🤣
I didn't get what happens at 13:00
@@giovannimoriggi5833 Door slams shut with no warning bell or anything.
@@kevinhoward9593 You're so on point, tnx
How could be possible that they don’t accept cards for payment in the ferry in 2021? 😡
Ikr 🤣
It'd be quicker, easier, and less costly to have a passenger-only ferry with trains waiting at either end. Passengers would need to handle their luggage though.
I know right!!! 🤣
Quicker, definitely. More cost effective - do they also use the ferry for freight trains? If so, it would get enough use to be economically viable.
(23:31) ROF - Heinz
Umm... 🤣