The double-deck cars are starting to show their age; they were built in 1995 and are definitely in need of refurbishment after over 25 years of service. Some actually have been refurbished already IIRC in late 2019 (i.e. shortly after your video was recorded), but without changing the overall cabin layout. The standard cabins in the WLBmz-type cars are somewhat odd, as - like you found out - the normal sleeper cabins are quite cramped because of the staircases taking up a lot of precious space (it's a bit better on the lower deck, as there you don't have the sloped roof, so it's a bit more spacious). Also, the center compartment 13 (which sits above the aircon/electrical compartment) is a bit bigger (mainly because it has a straight staircase leading directly into it without a landing). The deluxe cabins (upper deck in cars of type WLABmz) on the other hand are huge in comparison, as are the "single-deck" compartments 2 & 22 above the bogies. Maybe a rebuild could be developed from the 'capsule' design ÖBB uses in their new NightJet rolling stock. This may allow for a stack of 3 capsules (vs. 2 in single-deck cars) in standard class, or 2 capsules on the lower deck and fewer, but larger compartments on the upper level (e.g. by halfway using the space over the electrical compartment).
Ja. We're all in love with Swiss railway journeys!
Danke für das Video. Ich liebe Fahrten mit dem Nightjet!
tolles Video - ich muss diese Reise unbedingt einmal machen. BRAVO & LIKE
Like.outstanding recroding!buddy,=)
The double-deck cars are starting to show their age; they were built in 1995 and are definitely in need of refurbishment after over 25 years of service. Some actually have been refurbished already IIRC in late 2019 (i.e. shortly after your video was recorded), but without changing the overall cabin layout.
The standard cabins in the WLBmz-type cars are somewhat odd, as - like you found out - the normal sleeper cabins are quite cramped because of the staircases taking up a lot of precious space (it's a bit better on the lower deck, as there you don't have the sloped roof, so it's a bit more spacious). Also, the center compartment 13 (which sits above the aircon/electrical compartment) is a bit bigger (mainly because it has a straight staircase leading directly into it without a landing).
The deluxe cabins (upper deck in cars of type WLABmz) on the other hand are huge in comparison, as are the "single-deck" compartments 2 & 22 above the bogies.
Maybe a rebuild could be developed from the 'capsule' design ÖBB uses in their new NightJet rolling stock. This may allow for a stack of 3 capsules (vs. 2 in single-deck cars) in standard class, or 2 capsules on the lower deck and fewer, but larger compartments on the upper level (e.g. by halfway using the space over the electrical compartment).
Where are the double deckers?
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When did you travel on this Train ? i like the double sleeping Car but i have it not :(
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Just tested a double decker sleeping car from Wien to Zürich and enjoyed the trip
You got lucky to have a double decker sleeping car from Berlin. They're normally used on the Hamburg section.
Well, this video was recorded in 2019 and at that time they were usual on this route!
@@marcostrain indeed. In 2022 there's only one sleeping car on this section.
@@bernardbouzon5499 by any chance do you know how I can purchase tickets in advance?
@@missbrisely obb website