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For the cost, the meals were pretty poor quality! Add to that how dirty you say the cabin was, it sounds definitely not worth it. I did this journey in the 80's with a hefty staff discount (I think we only paid for the sleeper upgrade), and honestly the cabins look the same just 40 years older. I would expect better in 2024, including electric charging points, not just the shaver port. Thanks for the review.
@@debthomas2078 Honestly, I really liked the meals, no complaint for me there 🤷♂️ As for the cabin, I think I just got unlucky, as the other times I have used this service the cabins were fine (besides the occasional coffee stain and mites in the blankets, which i happen to be allergic to [had a fairly bad reaction after this trip]). You're not wrong about the cabins looking the same, economy and first class have undergone a couple of refurbs here and there with a major one couple months back, but sleepers have mostly remained untouched besides several deep cleans during the pandemic. It's ironic how the sleeper cabins were at their best DURING the pandemic rather than unsafer. As for modern amenities like charging points, that's what we get for our not so great governments and the lack of money they're putting into these.
@@raildoestravel Yes, that's me. :) CZcams recommended this video - I've never been in an XPT sleeper, so this is on my wishlist. Hopefully get to try it before the introduce the new Civity sets. 🤞
The XPT was a great train in 1982. It was a good train in 2002. In 2012, it was OK for trips such as Sydney to Maitland. Now, it's just sad. Track hasn't been updated enough. The train itself is lovingly maintained to a standard, but all those creaks and squeaks and groans are train-speak for "please, kill me". And the replacement CAF trains will be shite as the engines are under the carriage. So much noisier. Well done NSW. Slow clap.
@@realjohnboxall Honestly, I do love how Queensland has made their regional network better. They have a modern diesel powercar system for long journeys and electric for closer journeys. It's still around as slow as the XPT, but it's more modern, sleek and comfortable. The XPT was a great train, but everything good must come to an end... And the NSW government isn't making that end a pretty experience
Actually The Government's Wants To Replace The XPT'S With BULLET TRAINS 🤬. I'll Never Go On The BULLET TRAINS & As Well They'll Never Be Suited For Our Train NetWorks,Train Tracks
@@yourfavouriteaircon For a majority of the trip you can expect for there to be zero wifi/mobile connection. There are pockets where it will work between sydney-newcastle and Brisbane to somewhere near the border, but for the rest the trip is very rural, and no wifi onboard either
@@Ar-Rahman61 I've seen many ideas and proposals get thrown around, but if they're not going to upgrade the actual lines for both brisbane and melbourne to sydney routes and get in some good high speed trains (highly unlikely considering the government we have) our best bet is to maybe restore or rebuild the southern aurora to modern standards and attach it to a fancy new loco.
I admittedly do have a bias toward these trains as they are and always have been a personal favourite of mine, but I can agree the sleeper class is very underwhelming and not really worth your money. I don't have a problem with economy and first class as they aren't that bad, and my only complaint would be the journey time.. I do believe the sleeper class could use an upgrade
Here's the 100 Subscriber special!
I do apologise if this video isn't up to standard or is the best quality, as this is the first time I have ever made a fully edited review video with voiceovers and such. Please do feel free to give me feedback and responses in the comments!
quality could be better
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I liked the video nonetheless, thanks for making it! Greetings from The Netherlands.
@@barendnu Thank you so much!
For the cost, the meals were pretty poor quality! Add to that how dirty you say the cabin was, it sounds definitely not worth it. I did this journey in the 80's with a hefty staff discount (I think we only paid for the sleeper upgrade), and honestly the cabins look the same just 40 years older. I would expect better in 2024, including electric charging points, not just the shaver port. Thanks for the review.
@@debthomas2078 Honestly, I really liked the meals, no complaint for me there 🤷♂️ As for the cabin, I think I just got unlucky, as the other times I have used this service the cabins were fine (besides the occasional coffee stain and mites in the blankets, which i happen to be allergic to [had a fairly bad reaction after this trip]). You're not wrong about the cabins looking the same, economy and first class have undergone a couple of refurbs here and there with a major one couple months back, but sleepers have mostly remained untouched besides several deep cleans during the pandemic. It's ironic how the sleeper cabins were at their best DURING the pandemic rather than unsafer. As for modern amenities like charging points, that's what we get for our not so great governments and the lack of money they're putting into these.
Nice one. I appreciate how you used colours similar to NSW TrainLink for your on screen graphics. 👌
@@FromtheWindowSeat omg adam??? Didnt expect seeing you here
Thank you so much!!
@@raildoestravel Yes, that's me. :) CZcams recommended this video - I've never been in an XPT sleeper, so this is on my wishlist. Hopefully get to try it before the introduce the new Civity sets. 🤞
@@FromtheWindowSeat Yeah, civity doesn't have the sleepers :(
Great video mate. I’m doing the sleeper from casino to Sydney on Monday. I’m very excited
@@wwemario12345 That's great!
The XPT was a great train in 1982. It was a good train in 2002. In 2012, it was OK for trips such as Sydney to Maitland. Now, it's just sad. Track hasn't been updated enough. The train itself is lovingly maintained to a standard, but all those creaks and squeaks and groans are train-speak for "please, kill me". And the replacement CAF trains will be shite as the engines are under the carriage. So much noisier. Well done NSW. Slow clap.
@@realjohnboxall Honestly, I do love how Queensland has made their regional network better. They have a modern diesel powercar system for long journeys and electric for closer journeys. It's still around as slow as the XPT, but it's more modern, sleek and comfortable. The XPT was a great train, but everything good must come to an end... And the NSW government isn't making that end a pretty experience
Actually The Government's Wants To Replace The XPT'S With BULLET TRAINS 🤬. I'll Never Go On The BULLET TRAINS & As Well They'll Never Be Suited For Our Train NetWorks,Train Tracks
CAF
Cheap
And
Flimsy
@@calebgeary4330 so unironically true
This XPT passes my place in Kyogle at 2:40 in the morning heading north and 8AM heading south
W video
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Thank you!
4.56 am? What's the point of breakfast and a room, lol. But great documentary :)
@@dylancarter1831 Queensland Rail hates foreign trains, so they forced the xpt to arrive stupidly early as to not bother their tilt train services.
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You should!
as a foamer i really want to take that trip but as i live in brisbane i want to go from brisbane to sydney
@@Trainsaregreat365 its a great experience you should try sometime, and the trip from Brisbane is daytime only so you get a nice view too ^^
Great video 👏🏻👏🏻
Hows the mobile coverage?? What providers should be good for this trip
@@yourfavouriteaircon For a majority of the trip you can expect for there to be zero wifi/mobile connection. There are pockets where it will work between sydney-newcastle and Brisbane to somewhere near the border, but for the rest the trip is very rural, and no wifi onboard either
First class? Prefabricated cardboard boxes of food, and such a dated experience. That theyre replacing it with raikcars with no sleepers says it all.
@@Ar-Rahman61 I've seen many ideas and proposals get thrown around, but if they're not going to upgrade the actual lines for both brisbane and melbourne to sydney routes and get in some good high speed trains (highly unlikely considering the government we have) our best bet is to maybe restore or rebuild the southern aurora to modern standards and attach it to a fancy new loco.
Oh Dear...40 year old trains and slow and noisy with soiled linen 🤮
I admittedly do have a bias toward these trains as they are and always have been a personal favourite of mine, but I can agree the sleeper class is very underwhelming and not really worth your money. I don't have a problem with economy and first class as they aren't that bad, and my only complaint would be the journey time.. I do believe the sleeper class could use an upgrade