SPAIN'S EXCELLENT REGIONAL TRAINS / RENFE S-599 MEDIA DISTANCIA REVIEW / SPANISH TRAIN TRIP REPORT
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Hello and welcome to another Spanish train trip report!
Today we will be travelling with Spanish national operator Renfe aboard one of their Serie 599 Media Distancia DMUs. Our route will be from Valencia to Alicante along Spain's east coast. In my opinion these are the best regional trains in Spain, offering great comfort and amenities to the traveller along with reasonable value ticket prices. Enjoy the ride!
*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: 19/9/20
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Operator: Renfe
Departure: Estacio del Nord, Valencia, Spain
Arrival: Alicant Terminal, Alicante, Spain
Cost: €20.80
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Love the Spanish trains... Thanks
You're welcome 😀
Thank you, nonstop eurotrip! You know, actually, I always make a fuss, but in the end I'm a jerk because I love all trains. I like trains, therefore I like all trains. As soon as I'm on a train, I'm happy. I love trains. So, every video you give us, you, Dylan, Pete and others in "cab rides" is sure to please me. Of course, there are always preferences: for me, it's double-decker trains, TGVs of course, and trains that stop at each station. Treat us to wonderful videos every week. Thank you very much to you !!!
Thank you Louis! I know you love trains and I love trains too 😃
I do like trains in Spain. They are very nice and reliable.
MOST of the time 👍🏻😃
@@NonstopEurotrip Ok sounds good.
You been on any
you havent been to valencia havent you?
I love these trains so much! I’ve travelled on them a whole lot and they are just some of the best DMUs in my opinion. They don’t make much noise and are quite stable. I also really like the older Renfe 594 DMUs but honestly I’ve taken the 599 DMU of this video so many times every summer. Thanks for a quality video!
Me too! They're excellent 👌🏻😄
Yes I love them
I work in Renfe and I love your videos. I'm glad you enjoy on board our trains :)
Ah thank you! Glad you like them 😊
Underrated legend 😭❤️
I know 😏
Pity that Brunel’s wide gauge didn’t become the standard.
Our limited loading gauge dictates our own cramped interiors and heights preventing double-decker carriages.
Thank you for your video.
👍🏻🏴
Would be interesting 😂
Completely agree with your take on Alicante - it is very underrated. Hopefully one day the Tram will be extended from Luceros to Alacant Terminal. I was on a 599 from Principe Pio (Madrid) to Salamanca a week ago - that is a very scenic ride, at least as far as Avila. The only real gripe with those units is the luggage rack capacity at the end of the coach frequently does not meet demand. The overhead racks will take roll-ons no problem but bigger suitcases are clearly a problem unless you board early and at the originating station.
Couldn't agree more 👍🏻😀
Great trip! I have been in Alicante this summer and I visited the stations [(Alacant Terminal and Luceros tram stop)] , they were amazing! Good holidays that I lived
Ah excellent 😁
Lovely trip. Thanks for all of the great scenery shots. I'd love to take this trip myself someday.
Glad you liked it Lynne 😊
Thank you for an excellent review ! I really like the RENFE S-599 DMUs, and put the Class 158 DMUs in the U.K to shame !
Couldn't agree more Anthony, thanks! 😃
Ah memories...
My first Renfe Spanish train journey was on the Euromed from Valencia del Nord to Alicante - the high speed line was under construction at the time - think that took about 1.5-2 hours non-stop. Valencia is a gorgeous station.
My first Spanish train journey was on the old Limon Express from Benidorm on that Alicante-Denia line... 🤣
Sure I travelled on one of those units from Malaga to Seville - much more picturesque than the high speed line via Cordoba. Thought that had wi-fi though I may be misremembering..
Quite a long time ago then Mark! Alicante-Denia is a tram now 😂 I think these units are perfect for their job 😎
@@NonstopEurotrip Have they opened the final part to Denia? It was tram as far as Benidorm when I was last in Alicante. I knew they'd electrified beyond that past Calpe but last time I looked the final stretch to Denia still wasn't open..
Is the old station on the Murcia line still there in Alicante down in the port area?
Another enjoyable journey, thanks for including the details about pricing and the tram tickets. I'm cetainly looking forward to trying out some of your journeys in the future. I noticed on Kuga's channel he's hoping to come to Europe so I've stuck a link on for your channel, perhaps you can give him some guidance. Keep up the good work cheers.
Ah thanks Matthew! Glad you found the video informative and interesting 😁👍🏻
Thanks for the ride
No problem 👍
Another great video !!
Thank you 🙏🏻
great train!
Isn't it just! 😍
@@NonstopEurotrip S-599 are doing a great job in slow regional trips in Galicia, Valencia and some other regions nowadays. Fast regional trips in Galicia are being done with S-121 EMUs at about 200 km/h (although S-121 can achieve a top speed of 250 km/h), and in some other northern Spanish regions even faster, so travelling by train has become a cheaper, quicker and more environmental-friendly option than doing the equivalent trip by car. S-121 EMUs, which are normally used in regional high-speed trips (Avant services), are also very comfortable units, providing a generous space for luggage above the seats and in luggage shelves at the beginning of each coach. I hope that the S-121 train you took was properly washed, so you could take decent shots of the trip -- we are complaining about that... sometimes, S-121 units are showing a "brown nasty" appearance due to dust that is not wiped out
The video arrived on-time.
And another thing: While watching this video, I'll be having lunch.
Today: A typical dish of my zone: Some potato chips, green and long peppers and some sausages, all fried in our excelent Virgin Extra Olive Oil.
A great year-round dish!
14:31 Video's score: 8.9
Yummy! Sounds nice Pedro 😀
Great vid. I was a Mormon missionary in Spain in 2002-2004, and Valencia was the first place I lived, and it was my first exposure to a European train station. Just loved it.
I also finished my time there in Alicante, so you've definitely hit on some beloved locations for me!
Ahh glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Really nice video again. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it 😊
INCREÍBLE VIDEO! Im from Xativa, good job
Thank you 🙏🏻
Very informative and interesting
Thank you Michael 😊
1:29 that canopy looks 😍and great initiative by renfe for providing step free access and space for wheelchair, other train operators should implement this too. And indeed,that train looks bold. Enjoyed watching this trip report and great video as always, mate!!! 😊
Edit: are you able to see my comment, NonstopEurotrip??
I was wondering why you didn't comment, I think you are unable to see my comment.
Thanks Rahill! I agree it's a brilliant little train packed with features ☺️ And I couldn't see your comment until 17 minutes ago, what happened? 😂
@@NonstopEurotrip I don't know, I guess it might be a glitch or something like that.
I was really confused, why my mate didn't commented, then I thought it might be a some sort of glitch. 😂😂😂😂
Aww I'm sorry mate ☺️
you are awesome!
Thank you 🙏🏻
Great post and super editing really enjoyed it
Thank you so much John 🙂
I live in Brazil and occasionally travel to Europe freestyle, that is, without a tour company. However, I believe that if you have a company that organizes train rides in these itineraries that you present in your videos, I would be interested in hiring your services. It could be in a different form from established operators. It could be as follows: Small groups of a maximum of 10 people where you can offer the predetermined passes, on the most interesting routes. In each location, you would only indicate hotels, hostels, or hostels to your customers, without however determining a specific one already included in the package. Each day, your client would be free to walk around the cities freely, without the shackles of a pre-determined itinerary. The only obligation would be to meet you at a certain location to embark on a new trip towards another city, and tickets would already be available, as well as having your explanations about the train, the route, the cities and things like that. It would be a nice way to travel. Organized but free.
I like the idea, but I wouldn't have the time for any of that tbh mate 👍🏻😎
If your next trip passes by Valladolid, I can go catch some footage from the station bridge for you
I have already been to Valladolid and filmed the S114 ☺️
@@NonstopEurotrip in the station I sometimes say to my friends "we asked mum if we could have an AVE at home; he said that we already have one" pointing to the S114 Avants 😂
🤣🤣🤣 but you do get S112 services now?
@@NonstopEurotrip yes, but only a few. For example, tomorrow there will be only 2 AVE (with S112), 7 Alvia (mainly S130 but also S120) and 11 Avant (S114)
interesting to note that this DMU was used as a base for italian DMUs ATR 365/465 (three and four element DMUs used in Sardinia, which counts zero kilometers of electrified railway).
That is very interesting actually 👍🏻😁
@@NonstopEurotrip there was in the late 80s/early 90s a project to bring the electric system in Sardinia, with the 25kV alternate current system. Unfortunately it didn't go well, and the project got cancelled. Fiat (now Alstom) built some locomotives that had to get scrapped since they hadn't the 3kV DC pickup system. Every now and then someone tries to bring up the electrification project of the island.
Hi! I have just came across with your channel and it's very good. Congrats! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Suggestion: is it possible to state more clearly the origin and destination of each trip, especially on the title description. Such as, ie, "S-100 high speed trip from Alicante to Madrid. Great ride on these 30 year old beasts".
It is somehow difficult to follow otherwise.I was just watching a video from Alicante to Madrid and now I found out this from Valencia to Alicante, which I suspect is prior to the afore mentioned.
Other choice, for better viewership, is to sort them on a chronological order. Believe me it is hard to follow you on the longer playlists with more than 20+ videos.
Also, I found out best when you leave the original background sound. It's always pleasant to listen "Attenzione, allontanarsi dalla linia gialla" and similar.
Additionally, could it be feasible to add more touristic details (if possible). I know you have started to do that on some newer videos but it's always good to know what fancy thing there is to do at each destination (such as "off the main station there is a cute public beach with a nice bar nearby where to catch a drink")
Apart from that, I had my own Eurail trip more than 20 years ago with my backpack and it was one of the best times of my life.
Keep on with the great stuff! Best regards
All the information you requested is in the video descriptions ☺️ glad you're enjoying my reviews 🙏🏻
@@NonstopEurotrip thanks for replying my message. Perhaps if the video list was sorted chronologically it'd be better to know the appropriate order to watch then😉
Fantastic videos🙌🏻
@@k0k0m02008 that would be a lot of work for a problem I've never had anyone ask about before 😂
@@NonstopEurotrip ok, no prob then. Happy new year!
Good video and beautiful images! As some comments are pointing out, MD (449 and 598, 599) are good trains for Media distancia , but not for trips getting over 300 km. BTW, in Spain all Renfe anouncements are made from local to general language, in this case Valencian > Spanish > English.
Thanks for the info!
MD? Yes from Jaén to Madrid and back. Excellent but, for a 4 hour journey, could have done with a buffet car. I like the fact that the seats recline within their own space so that, unlike on aircraft, one doesn't end up lying down in the person behind's lap/dinner.
Yes! I agree with all that 😊
I don't know exactly why Renfe is considering some trips that are longer than 300 km as regional services (hence these regional-service units are used), when they should be considered long distance trips. But this one you refer to isn't the only case in Spain, I know about several others. Maybe for this case, the amount of passengers is not enough "to be economically profitable" (according to Renfe's opinion). Consequently, this trip is subject to public subvention. As long trips can't be kept subject to subvention, they should be considered regional.
@@miguelfranco9686 As you mentioned, long distance services cannot, by law, be subsidised in Spain. So, in an attempt to keep them running, those that don't earn enough to cover their costs are considered as medium-distances which can receive public money.
13:00
Please release a video on them. I am waiting around two or three years
🙏🙏
@@NonstopEurotrip thank
Hi, i Will like you yo test the dmu 598, you never did and i would like yo know how they are
Where do I find one nowadays? 👍🏻
They used to be very good while they were correctly maintained. About 15 years ago, they were giving a magnificent service in Galicia, in the Atlantic Axis. Nowadays, if they are not correctly kept, they are suffering from mechanical problems, as I know from the press. Besides, the bad state of the tracks in some parts of Andalusia and Extremadura helps these units to degrade quickly
@@NonstopEurotrip You can find one in sevilla "cercanias c3" to cazalla or in huelva mid distance train to "jabugo galaroza" train number 13089
6:17 and Valencian
How do you know which model is it
It says on the side 😂
You are going to publish a video about the train-tram, aren't you?????
Already on the channel Annabel 👍🏻😁
It's a wonderfully picturesque ride.
I'm traveling with an interrail pas in a few months, and do i need a reservation on the regional train from Barcelona to Valencia? or any other regional connection?
No for regional trains, but yes for every other one (MD, Avant, Talgo, Euromed, AVE). AFAIK there isn't a regional service between Barcelona and Valencia, only Talgo and Euromed. 🤔
449 series are better
It wouldn't go very far on this route though 😉
They look a bit like the German class 612 but they are much better for disabled people
And wider 🤣
"Reliable" 😂😂😂😂😂
Did I say that? 😂
@@NonstopEurotrip xD I thought u did I'm sorry, just that I find renfe expensive, late, slow, inefficient and also unreliable
Actually Renfe is very reliable by any standard. If you had a bad experience once, doesn't change the fact it is a very efficient service
Even for a regional train you need a reservation, what a joke.
Spanish trains are almost NEVER full, not even the AVE trains, and yet you need a reservation for every train. That's especially annoying when you have an interrail ticket and you can't make a reservation online for it. You HAVE TO go to a counter (where they almost never speak English, not even in Barcelona and Madrid) and get a reservation there. I don't know who came up with the idea for this and what the reason for this is.
I mean, at least you'll definitely get a seat, but yes, I take your point! 😂
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Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
@@NonstopEurotrip l love it ❤️😍 keep it up bro. God bless you
Good morning. I follow several pages, both on travel and on topics related to railways. Your page is one of the best I know. Lots of useful information, without the presenter appearing more than the subject of the footage. Congratulations on your work.
Good
Can you travel Zaragoza/canfranc canfranero this train is a regional
Thank you Julio, I'm glad you like my videos 😎
Maybe next year 👍🏻