OBB RAILJET FIRST CLASS REVIEW: A PERFECT INTERCITY SERVICE / FROM VIENNA ACROSS THE SEMMERING PASS

[@seanbexton]

Of course I’ve decided to comment on an older video, but I’ve recently discovered your channel and I’ve been loving going along the rides with you. Thank you for this!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@rikardlalic7275]

13:54 Hope the new base high speed tunnel will be ready soon... ... as well as the new line between Klagefurt and Graz. 🙂 Thank you for your efforts to explain everything.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I hope so too!

[@tobi6891]

With regards to the Semmering base tunnel we must remain patient as it won't open until 2030 and maybe even later. The Carinthian section of the Koralmbahn is finally partly open and the Styrian section is going to open at the end of 2025, so the countdown is ticking. I'm really psyched about it. 😊

[@jamaha]

Great trip report! Wien Hbf is the best train station I've ever seen, I love the layout!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I agree, it's so well designed 👍🏻☺️

[@Ethans-Life]

Me and my dad riding obb raijet in a few days and I convinced him to upgrade us to first class because of this video

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Excellent, how was it?

[@Ethans-Life]

Our train got delayed 5 hours then cancelled at midnight but we got to go to the lounge. We then got on another railjet in 1st class the next day and I liked it. The restaraunt car was really good.@@NonstopEurotrip

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

According to a TV program I watched the last weekend, the Semmering Pass was the last part of the connection between Vienna and Trieste (Italy). Austro-Hungarian Empire times, you know

[@Topboy32]

Amazing train! Without a doubt l would buy first class ticket, vey reasonably priced. 🇬🇧

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes I agree! I love RailJets! 🥰🇦🇹

[@matthewharty6531]

Fantastic trip,well I'd mentioned the semmering part in a comment on your other video and here it is. An amazing bit of remeniscence to 2 years ago when last I was over there. Our family has close ties to Payerbach which you passed through just after Gloggnitz, It's where the train doubles back on itself to the other side of the valley. OBB are so much better than the paltray offerings we have over here, I think their standard class is better than our First tbh. It's also very cheap to travel in a group as you can purchase a multiple ticket, we did it going on a day trip to Vienna for example and you're not restricted like a family ticket or by ages, it's literally buy for as many people as you want and get a cheaper rate. Anyway thanks again for putting this up so I could breifly be reminded of happy times travelling in Austria.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks you. I love travelling with ÖBB, they're a cracking company and they're some amazing routes in Austria 🥰

[@jalugarang]

Nice train They occupied well Great video... Enjoy to watching...

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@ratoneJR]

thanks for your well done video. wish we had rail service like that here in the US midwest.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it! These are some of my favourite trains 😁🇦🇹

[@alexb__4133]

My favourite ÖBB train is the 4020 because of openable windows and the "nostalgia".

[@NonstopEurotrip]

They are lovely trains 🥰

[@trevorgarner5803]

Congratulations on a well presented trip report ,last time I was in Europe 2005 I traveled by Bus now i wish I'd traveled by train .love the set up of the Rail Jet and the colors thank you for sharing from New Zealand.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you 🙏🏻 You will have to come back and do it by rail, check out my other videos 🤗

[@PeteBrandy]

Great and very well made video! In my opinion, Raijlet is currently one of the best trains in Europe! And as for the layout, I prefer the ÖBB Railjet, but the ČD railjet has better service :-)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks! Glad you liked it! I've done CD RJ in First from Prague to Vienna and I have to agree with you! 😍

[@ruthhirscher8607]

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[@fedezgumus1898]

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[@jmsmilfajt]

Very nice video! I would like to visit Villach one day. Some news about the Railjets: ČD currently have only 7 sets but there will be 10 new sets for a domestic route Praha - Cheb via Plzeň/Ústí, starting to operate throughout the 2021 and the interior of these will be from Škoda. They are being tested at Velim currently. ÖBB's already fantastic Railjets will be even better - the new ones currently built will have good old compartment coaches and completely overhauled 2nd class seats and they will start to operate throughout 2023. :)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

The new Railjets sound good! Thanks for the information!

[@PeteBrandy]

Yes, but 10 new "railjets" for ČD will be only units consisting of 5 coaches, but unlike Raijlet will be without driving cars.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@PeteBrandy well that's a bit sucky!!!

[@jmsmilfajt]

@@PeteBrandy AFAIK Taurus locos are no longer produced, were replaced by Vectrons and the control cars were not required for these lines. The carriages themselves will be more or less the same (pressure sensitive, super quiet) but with Czech interior perks (e.g. Borcad seats, USB sockets). I'm looking forward for the comparison.

[@PeteBrandy]

​@@jmsmilfajt Yes, I know that Taurus are no longer produced (but railjets also works with Vectron locos). And I think these new cars will be hauled mainly by a 362 locos.. (before CD will buy a new locos).. But I'm looking forward to the new cars, I travel on Krušnohor trains very often :-)

[@jhcycling3098]

As a tourist I'd prefer slower and scenic Semmeringpass than faster tunnel with black windows. Love to travel with trains at Alps and Railjet is The One to do it. :) Just one (and huge) negative thing with Railjet is its difficulties with bicycles. Several times had to pass this train because "You can not bring Your bicycle". Once even in empty train had to "fight" with conducter because I had brought my road bike in. Literally empty carriage; just one passenger with me and bike was hanging where it should be, alone. And had bought normal ticket for bike, without reservation. It was crazy situation! Regulations are regulations and You can't negotiate! :/ Finally he gave up and I got where I was going.. threated to kick me out at next station!

[@Rager_U]

LOL, instantly I know one of the better ways to get to the Red Bull Ring! I was planning to come to the consecutive weekend races in Austria, France, and the U.K., in 2018, but life sent me to a different continent instead.

[@NickTinBeirut]

I have to say that the IC Notte livery is pretty boss. Great little vid. Thanks!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's a railjet...

[@LuGer212]

Villach is my family's homebase, although I'm second gen german - still love to get back there, hope you had a great stay, it's such a traditional rail hub and railworkers town :)

[@inari45]

Thanks for the video. I'm going to make a short trip to Czech and Austria in July. The video is very informative.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pilot_747]

Love from Australia 🇦🇺 Nice video

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@Matthewsbuses1997]

One of those trains at the beginning had the same colours as the old network southeast trains in the uk

[@parmindersingh6459]

Wonderful journey and nice shots 😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@buzzukfiftythree]

Great video as always, thanks. It's always interesting to compare mainland European inter-city services with those in the UK. I have to say that, by and large, my experience has nearly always been better in mainland Europe - more comfortable trains, usually cheaper fares (unless you book well in advance in the UK) and the catering services are now generally superior in my opinion.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks! Yes, I would agree with all of that 👍🏻

[@althelas]

I love the Railjet Business Class. I'm not a friend of large groups of people around me on the train so the 3 or 4 seaters of the busines class is more up my ally than 1st clas and there is so much leg room. German Rail could learn a lot from Railjet seat configurations.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I prefer the single seats in RJ Biz too 😊

[@williamkettle8666]

Best daytime train in Europe travelled on it from Zurich to Innsbruck in first . Smooth comfortable ride . Sets the standard for other railways to follow for style and comfort.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely agree 💯👍🏻

[@DanielsUKT]

Very nice trip report on the obb rail jet to villach the train looks very nice in business and first class and I was surprised to see standard class so packed but at least rail riders hip increased for that short time in the summer and I like the forest mountain scenery aswell 😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes it was! I guess most people don't even check the prices for First....

[@DanielsUKT]

@@NonstopEurotrip it could also be that many people cannot afford first class and for families in particular there may be cheaper deals in standard class

[@swiggaroo6751]

@@NonstopEurotrip ngl I really enjoy first being so empty lol, the silence is what makes it XD

[@Mark_Ocain]

Brings back great memories...thanks for sharing

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ranjithbalasubramanian1545]

You are very underrated man... My suggestion for u to stand apart from the rest of the trip report channels is to travel the lesser travelled routes and operators if its possible

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you! I do have some interesting route videos coming up!

[@hoof2001]

Nonstop Eurotrip Like Albanian Railways?

[@adventuresofamtrakcascades301]

Definitely my favorite train in Austria

[@AndieReacts]

A very informative video, thank you! Have you ever taken the OBB railjet from Vienna to Venice? What side of the train (or which seats) would you suggest booking to get the best scenic views, especially that amazing visual of the Semmering Pass at 15:15?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Southbound: sit on the left side

[@sokrates3900]

Great video, thanks a lot for that. The Austrian product is much better than the German IC. Especially its livery is in comparison to the German equivalent much more spectacular. I like these Railjets and hope these destination will be build up in Germany by ÖBB as well. Greetings from Germany

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks, glad you liked it! I do love RailJets 😍

[@lordsleepyhead]

My favorite livery is a tie between the original British Rail Intercity 125 livery and the original orange TGV livery.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Ooook 🙄

[@theobrattinga500]

Great video !!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks!

[@shahzadafridi686]

Super video collection bro

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏻😃

[@SAISEC]

Compared with when I was studying in Norway 25 years ago, Europe has changed very little over the past two decades

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Some places, yes 😅

[@talia23555]

Hi ! Loved this video. Great information for those of us who are traveling.. I have some questions. Its quit confusing but, the business class in the train is higher leveled from the First class ? And also, are small kids allowed to be seated in the first and business classes ? Do they pay ? (2yro and 3mo...)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Business class on European trains is higher than first class. And you have to pay the supplement on a first class ticket to upgrade. Honestly I'm not sure if young kids are allowed in business class, as it's meant for working, but they are allowed in first class.

[@AntonioFerreira-ev2oz]

Hello! I'm Brazilian and I'm going to take a train trip for the first time. I bought the Vienna x Venice Sta Lucia first class ticket. Does this first class ticket entitle you to use the OBB Lounge at Vienna Station as you showed in the video? Thank you very much!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes it does 🤠

[@AntonioFerreira-ev2oz]

@@NonstopEurotripThanks for the answer! Is it enough to show the printed ticket to enter the OBB Lounge? My train leaves at 6:18AM, would you know what time the Lounge opens? Thank you very much!!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@AntonioFerreira-ev2oz 6am, and yes, just show the ticketsl

[@AntonioFerreira-ev2oz]

@@NonstopEurotrip Obrigado!! Acho que não vai dar tempo.😢😢😢

[@jasmienkomugi9026]

wait. So you were in first class but couldnt reserve a seat? Normally that should be possible. No problem. I even managed to get seats reserved in economy class when going from Semmering to Vienna.

[@arnoldhau1]

You should be able to pick a seat, but you have to open the reservation details.

[@johnmiller2739]

Love Vienna Station

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Me too 😊

[@MoonGolem]

Railjet is Nice

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I've got another trip coming up soon 😊

[@stefanwild326]

do they hand out blunt weapons, so you can fight the person behind or in front of you weather they blinds go down or stay up? 🤣

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I normally ask 😂

[@mikaleutgeb1492]

My favourite train is the ÖBB 4024 or Talent

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Have you seen my cityjet video? ☺️

[@mikaleutgeb1492]

@@NonstopEurotrip yes a bit

[@austriantruther4648]

👍🇦🇹👍🇦🇹

[@NonstopEurotrip]

😁👍🏻

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

Video's final score: 7.5 (5 for not annoying you, 2 for the landscape and 0.5 for a waiting for your feedback of my comments). See ya next Friday at 1 PM CET (Or this Sunday at 1 PM CET)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Can you score my other videos too? 😅

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

@@NonstopEurotrip Yes, Do you refer to all the videos starting from today?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

What did I lose 2.5 points for? 😏

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

@@NonstopEurotrip Because I didn't know how to calculate the score for this video

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt all of them before also 😇

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I thought you were Dylan incognito 😌

[@NonstopEurotrip]

What made you think that? 😂

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Similar presentation, very good though I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@happybelly1204]

The font and style of text in this video is a bit hard to read. Please do the needful in future videos.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Check out my new videos, it's been changed! 👌🏻

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

There was a possible terrorist attack on Paris this morning, near the Charlie Hebdo's magazine former headquarters. Thoughts?

[@ruthhirscher8607]

😅

[@NonstopEurotrip]

😂

[@thehardway7970]

Nice station but it’s location is terrible. It’s nowhere near the city center.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

If you're talking about Vienna, then it's close to my apartment 😅

[@Fuchs7456]

Why not limit the interior views, and concentrate more on what can be seen outside_ .......After all, that is why we travel, surely_ .......For the scenery, no????? Cheers, Keith (Brit in Berlin)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

You'd think that, wouldn't you? See my early videos... Since I've been doing more internals, my views and subs have shot up! Although I do try and get a balance of both if it's a particularly scenic trip... Next week's video starts in Berlin btw, stay safe! ☺️

[@Fuchs7456]

@@NonstopEurotrip Will certainly do my best to stay safe - thanks - Corona getting a bit out of control here right now :-(. Mind you (re: earlier comment) you've still got some nice views of the Semmering line. Stayed at Mürzzuschlag a few years ago and took the train into Vienna every day for 4 days - saved money on Vienna hotel prices and had peaceful evenings....just what an Old Fart like me needs :-)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yeah same here re Corona... I absolutely love everything about Vienna. Even managed to get a self catering apartment for £30/night for 5 nights when I was there earlier in the year. Unheard of!