I'll go on a branded one! Is branded trains so much different from regular ones?

I must say, whichever option you choose, an ordinary train or a branded one, you will get from point A to point B the same way. But of course in the second option there will be more comfort. So what privileges does traveling on a branded train provide and are they worth choosing them? Let's take a look.

Probably one of the advantages that is difficult to dispute is a more convenient schedule, thanks to which people feel comfortable getting to the train. Such trains depart in the evening, and arrive late in the morning or afternoon. On the one hand, this is a positive moment, and you will have time to sleep and there are no problems with a closed subway or an increased transport tariff. But on the other hand, many people travel by train only part of the way and then time intervals are more important. After all, it is necessary to adjust to another type of transport. But the moment that, at the meeting of the trains, the branded one is missed can definitely be written down as positive. Because of this, they often have less travel time, which is really important for passengers.

The second important advantage over conventional trains is that the train is assembled from wagons whose service life does not exceed twelve years. Those who often travel by rail are familiar firsthand with old cars without special amenities. Yes, this is exactly about those where the rule of sanitary zones and a couple of sockets for electric shavers remain. They have been serving for a long time, and fortunately they are gradually becoming fewer. And although they cause a pleasant feeling of nostalgia for someone, they have already lagged behind a comfortable stay. Especially in our time, when everyone has gadgets and the prospect of standing in line for charging does not please anyone.

From this, you can smoothly move on to the presence of an air conditioning and ventilation system in the branded train. Here it is unlikely that you will freeze or languish from the heat. The electronic scoreboard displays the temperature in the room and you can adjust it to a comfortable one for yourself. While on a regular train, a wool blanket will often save you from the cold, and an open window and walking at stations will save you from the heat. I must say that there are air conditioners in ordinary trains, but as often happens, they either do not work, or it is difficult to set the desired temperature. If the journey takes a long time, this factor begins to matter more and more.

Another place to say a few words about is the toilet room. Now these are bio toilets, which are closely monitored by conductors. They are not closed at stations and within sanitary zones. Their location is almost always at one end of the car, and the area in front of them is convenient for waiting. Plus, the scoreboard shows whether they are busy or free. This is undoubtedly convenient and I want to see this moment on ordinary trains, where there are also a lot of toilets. But there are complaints about cleanliness and normal functioning.
Most likely, this is due to the fact that the staff in the branded train is trained specifically. After all, he is obliged to meet the declared level of service. This is repeatedly checked and monitored. Students and young specialists often go to the conductors of ordinary trains, and sometimes just not everyone faithfully performs their duties.

The opportunity to eat also differs in these trains. In addition to the dining car, you can use hot and dry meals included in the ticket price. You will not have to take food with you, which will significantly reduce the volume of your luggage. Plus, you will be spared the flavors of the food that passengers usually take with them when traveling in regular trains. And although now you can eat on any train where there is a restaurant car, it's better to be sure and not stay hungry.

Providing not only food, but also hygiene products is also the lot of branded trains. Disposable toilet seats, soap, shower gel, bathrobe, comb, shoe polish, toothbrush. It all depends on the class of the compartment and is provided free of charge.

The bed linen is also of high quality. And, of course, it's convenient when the shelves are already comfortably laid and no one shakes a dusty pillow in your face and you don't have to ask to get you a mattress from the top shelf. It's comfortable and looks nice. And even if this is not a vital plus, it adds comfort to the journey. Although there are still people who prefer to take their own bed linen. But this is more common on regular trains.

In general, we have already found out that there are many moments that preserve a comfortable stay on the road. However, almost everyone can be dispensed with by an ordinary person. But for people with disabilities, many things become physically uncomfortable. And here it is already worth choosing places that are really adapted for such people. So in branded trains there are not only ramps and handrails that facilitate freer movement, but also special compartments for two, where both a person with disabilities and his accompanying person can freely settle down. Although, of course, the presence of a person with a disability that restricts his movement should not be the factor that makes it necessary to overpay for a ticket.

And the most significant component influencing everyone's choice is the price. Still, you will have to decide whether to take a ticket for a regular train or not based on your capabilities.

You will have to pay twenty or even fifty percent higher than the average price on a regular train if you choose a branded train. And here the importance of all the privileges described by us is certainly determined individually. Not to worry about convenience and food, especially on long trips, a fairly large number of passengers choose. Therefore, these more expensive trains are in high demand. Perhaps your experience, voiced in the comments, can help our readers decide on their choice. Therefore, we will be glad of your response and desire to share your impressions about traveling on both simple trains and branded ones.