The Slovenian Railway Network just got even BETTER

[@karmesindryade]

The FLIRTs are good and reliable workhorses. I just can't understand why they have no tables in 2nd class. I am happy that there is now a frequent and modern connection between two of the most beautiful cities in this area: Graz and Ljubljana. Thanks for another great video.

[@austriankangaroo]

yeah, sad that they cheaped out on the interior

[@CreatorPolar]

Yeah they did this on the new ZSSK Kiss trains too and those are also planned for longer services, it just doesn’t compute

[@blarfroer8066]

Tables would've really been a welcome addition for a 3 hour journey. It even looks like the backs of the seats could be fitted with tables.

[@aronkvh]

It's a nice touch how they read international trains in all languages

[@justoliver77]

I also love the Flirt design, really love seeing it in this livery!

[@user-gd6sl4fk8b]

Congratulations

[@mysteriumvitae5338]

Nice :) The next thing they should do in Slovenia is _finally_ building a (modern rapid) tram network in Ljubljana.

[@chefchaudard3580]

Stadler Flirts are very comfortable! Good noise insulation, smooth ride. It is a pity though there are in regional configuration for a 3h journey. 04:15 ho! Une « nez cassé »! An Alsthom CC6500 dérivative!

[@josephr9551]

What a beautiful train! Slovenia, what a beautiful country!

[@maxthurner]

Love it! Graz is my home city! :)

[@trainsandmodelshungary]

Superb video as always, thank you! I don’t really get the budget interior for long distance premium services, but it’s a great train! Oh and many hugs SZ for also having Hungarian announcements at Ljubljana station! So very considerate and sweet of u! I wish our national carrier was this considerate!

[@igorsiuda8108]

Also, Slovene Railways operate the Vienna to Ljubljana and Zagreb train services in collaboration with ÖBB and HŽ.

[@raphaelfreistetter2401]

Though the only direct connection Vienna-Zagreb got canceled last year and you now have to change train in Graz. As much as I have heard, the reason was the delays the train had when coming from Zagreb.

[@user-wu4cw5ed5w]

@@raphaelfreistetter2401 Zagreb main station is where they need to switch directions, no wonder it comes like this

[@trainfan153]

Die ÖBB hat den Vertrag mit HŽPP gekündigt. Deswegen wird die Verbindung mit 2 Wagen der HŽPP und ŠZ bis Graz geführt. 2. Wagen mehr dann wäre es vom Platz wieder besser. Was noch passiert werden wir sehen.

[@annabelholland]

UK really needs more of these types of trains. Only Greater Anglia and Transport for Wales have these FLIRTs. They are almost level with the platform and have gap extenders, removing the requirement for disabled users to use boarding ramps. Seems for sure that GA also introduced the class 720 for commuter services, which does require a ramp.

[@Chamarel]

Good to see countries make more international routes!

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip, and yeah this train definitely great. The missing table for 3 hours journey must be added into evaluation list.

[@percismehta8959]

I am not bias. Each country is beautiful n unique i its own way.

[@railroadmovie]

I saw that EMU last week in Graz but I didn't realized, that this is a such new service.

[@scottyerkes1867]

Love those FLIRT trains. Great scenery. Seat pitch is good. A table would be nice. Thanks Thibault.💚💚👌👌

[@Luigi-uj5ml]

Comrade, as soon as possible carry out a service relating to the famous Eurocity Emona Trieste-Vienna via Ljubljana and vice versa which, due to serious fault of Trenitalia with the g does not appear in the official FS timetable. Thanks again

[@DaChocapic]

Can't wait to see you try the new TGV M !

[@expojam1473]

The FLIRT on the Südostbahn is my favourite train in the world. The design, inside and out, is unmatched

[@markusstudeli2997]

BLS Flirts in the interregional configuration are pretty much at par.

[@mariosphere]

@@markusstudeli2997 yes but with a more hospital-like look. In this case I'm definitely in the team Südostbahn.

[@markusstudeli2997]

@@mariosphere I also like the SOB colors better, but objectively, on the other hand, BLS has a more advanced model with improved bogies among others: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadler_Flirt#Technische_Ver%C3%A4nderungen_beim_Flirt_4; so all in all I would not consider the SOB Flirts to be better. Prettier anytime.

[@mariosphere]

​@@markusstudeli2997 ​ yes at the SOB ones you can hear those "scared-pig-like" noises between the carriages and the BLS ones don't sond like this.

[@mich5851]

A super class train. Greetings from Chile.

[@Lgs260495]

Small correction for the title It should be "...got even better"

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Our local trains here in Northern Ireland also have no windows that open and rely on the dreaded ac , it’s very difficult to please everyone with the ac , great post thibault and great to see countries expanding their network

[@Trainviking]

It's a great addition in Slovenia, I also took it on the Graz - Maribor section.

[@LucaPasini2]

SZ has also just lanched a new service linking Villa Opicina, in the suburbs of Trieste, in Italy, to Rijeka, in Croatia, via Slovenia. I don't know why they are not extending it to Trieste Central Station: probably it's a matter of signalling or trackage rights, however it's still a good sign, as until a few years ago there had been no passenger services linking Italy and Slovenia for some years.

[@markoobid2005]

yes, a signalling is the problem, SŽ 510 don't have SCMT, and Italy doesn't have regional units for 25 kV in Croatia.

[@LucaPasini2]

@@markoobid2005 I imagined it was for such a reason: in the video it's said that those Flirts are supposed to be able to run in Italy, but if they don't have SCMT, they definitely can't. At least the Friuli region is running some services to Ljubljana using their CAF units, that as you said couldn't run all the way to Croatia.

[@jeannehall6546]

Very impressive! Though the addition of tables would be nice!

[@jimmy.9947]

Flirt gen 3 trains also run in Serbia 😃 the country also just purchased 18 new Flirt gen 4 trains

[@Tbpker22]

Ljubijana is a very nice city!

[@vette1]

Stadler flirts are great little trains i rode a few when i ws in poland and i hope we get some in canada for the go expansion

[@ctyl5686]

Excellent, informative and entertaining video as always, thank you. Small technical question, I mostly watch on a 3:2 aspect screen (e.g. iPad, Microsoft Surface) and ask if your captions could perhaps be sized to be fully visible when using a 'full screen 'KZbin browser extension such as 'Zoom To Fill'?

[@Ronaldogiri]

I travelled in the train 😍

[@EpicThe112]

Like it and by the way Hungarian MAV Slovenian SZ and Austrian railways Österreicher Bundesbahn ÖBB were actually formed from a single predecessor Railway company called KkStb. Which explains the railway tracks in the architecture. Looking at the multiple unit Pantographs there has to be two of them one for the narrow 1.45m Strip Copper Italy Slovenia 3kv DC 1.95-2m Metalized Carbon strip Germany Austria Hungary.

[@Martin-on2pp]

Charming surprise. Two videos about the same train at the same time. A cooperation between Simply Railways and Eurotrains🤔

[@austriankangaroo]

i cant find the video, do you have a link?

[@Martin-on2pp]

@@austriankangaroo kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWOmdmicmrueq6Mfeature=shared Sorry for the delay. Saw your question just this morning.

[@austriankangaroo]

@@Martin-on2pp thank you :)

[@igorsiuda8108]

In Poland, we have locally built trainsets too! Of those modern EMUs, we have PESA ELFs and NEWAG Impulses and each operator (even sector of Polregio) has different both numbering, as well as interior and livery, from exterior, it's differed by different electronic route signs (e.g. KMAŁ uses a font similar to Arial; some other operators have custom fonts).

[@timschulz9563]

Aren't the Newag guys these (insert insult here) who locked up the trains? I hope no one ever buys from them again.

[@alivinghuman1]

the impuls incident where they made the trains not maintained by them shut down via software, yeah

[@igorsiuda8108]

Yeah, I know about incident here. It's software incident is a big step to NEWAG's bankruptcy if merged with money costs... WHO DID IT! IF EXECUTORS WILL NOT BE FOUND, THEN THE COMPANY WILL ANNOUNCE A SUSPENSION OF ACTIVITIES UNTIL THE END OF POLICE INTERVENTION!!! It's very important here, as, otherwise, this attack would end in a huge reduction of portfolio to modernisation of rail vehicles only...😢😢

[@annabelholland]

Although not locally built, UK has these trains from Switzerland for use on Greater Anglia and Transport for Wales.

[@wotan20]

I recognized Hungarian language announcement right at the beginning in between 1:35 - 1:40. What an incredibly correct and friendly gesture from SZ!

[@matematika1000]

Awesome video! Nice to see Slovenian railways progressing. Wanted to ask, do you think you'll do a video on the new Belgrade-Subotica HSR when it opens in December? Thank you!

[@frenchhufflepuffie83]

I wish it existed last year when I was in Graz for 4 months

[@yahyeet2806]

4:40 similar to greater anglias seats

[@jasperli]

For Intercity Rail, I think the seats are a pretty weak specification. They chose the same seats OCTranspo chose for their rapid transit oriented FLIRT for 2nd Class and the same seats that Texrail chose for their commuter oriented FLIRT for their 1st class. I would say the 1st class seats are like at best meant for 2nd class.

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Bom dia simplys boa viagem ai 0:29 lindo

[@damixneditz]

If i am correct, some of these FLIRT units exist in Italy, operated by Trennord

[@ferroviestazioni7323]

😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Nadia1989]

OMG the mascot! Did someone there went to Japan?

[@jonny6415]

I use this service Villach - Slovenia once a week and it is a pleasure that there are more connections now. The old timetable was a joke after HZ discontinued so many trains (Serbia-) Zagreb - Ljubljana - Jesenice - Villach. Connections between Dobova and Zagreb are still a joke because HZ is not really interested in international connections (there are zero (!) trains to Serbia at the moment)

[@ovfan_zuid]

hi 9 June there will be a new Rail operator in Belgium DB Arriva will start operating train line RE18 Between Liège-Guillemins (Belgium) and Aachen Hbf (Germany). The train will go via: Maastricht (Netherlands), Valkenburg (Netherlands), Heerlen (Netherlands), And Herzogenrath (Germany).

[@tomislavkusanic5572]

I'd like to see your review of KONČARS EMU/DMU that are produced and used on Croatian railways.

[@michaelsmith9590]

Your just released review of Slovenian Railways was of interest to visualize an update of regional passenger service here in southeast USA: a PLUS mark for "power pack (non catenary area)" propulsion on some lines, total-access toilet, filtered air-conditioning; a MINUS mark for: no window blinds, no folding seat trays at average comfort seating, relatively low capacity (no double-decker) coaches, no visible food (cafe area) service for a three (3+) hour trip. While it is to be acknowledged that the railway is likely on a limited budget for capital purchases, access to inter-continental air service should be taken into account to boost tourism (Note also that an alternative ride by bus is hours longer.).

[@austriankangaroo]

yes its a bit sad that the interior is so basic, even regional trains in austria are more comfortable

[@Rob_Cantor]

The SZ mascot will haunt my dreams.

[@mmk-w4901]

Jesus, what beautiful station you have got in Laibach. Austria is known for its demolished Stations...

[@justsamoo3480]

The building is beautiful, but it is insanely dysfunctional which is why we have been trying to renovate it for some 30 years.

[@yagi3925]

Merci pour ce reportage sur deux pagnifiques pays! J'ai beaucoup voyagé en Europe centrale, principalement en train, et ceci me rappelle de très beaux souvenirs. N.B.: sur la forme, pourquoi ne pas faire cette vidéo en bon français plutôt qu'en mauvais anglais?

[@dejan.cresnjovnjak]

In Slovenia Flirt's have maximum speed of 140 km/h for now :)

[@maxart3392]

Yes, the DMU Flirts, but the EMUs are certified for 160. However, there are only a few stretches allowing it.

[@uncipaws7643]

It is great to have a better connection at last! Even though the interior is a little basic for an international express train, having no tables in second class, and first class is in a 2+2 layout too, so in terms of seating comfort the Pendolino but even the old "green train" are superior to that. Anyway they promised that the number of trains will be increased greatly in the near future (for now there's still a gap in the timetable in the middle of the day between Graz and Maribor), and maybe they will also replace the "Croatia" between Graz and Zagreb which is currently a bit unsatisfying (just a locomotive and two 2nd class cars, not wheelchair accessible, no catering). Connecting to the ÖBB Desiro from/to Bad Radkersburg it is also an important connection south of Graz. When I tried the Wifi on the first day it didn't work in Austria yet. Perhaps that's fixed now?

[@Uksis]

Wi-Fi on Stadler Flirts is working now in Austria and Croatia (new line Villa Opicina - Rijeka) as well.

[@tonislane7071]

Do you know when you will review the Amtrak Texas Eagle?

[@arnoldhau1]

Excellent... But a tiny 1st Class for an international train... And an interesting choice in rolling stock...

[@justsamoo3480]

I mean our second oldest pieces of railway stock are 22 year old Desiros also in regional configuration, then there 24 year old pendolinos that can’t run on austrian electrification system. Also, in reality these trains will most likely work as commuter train between Maribor and Graz (that’s why there are additional exclusive services between these cities) as well as boost frequency of direct train between Ljubljana and Maribor, working as commuter trains for those cities.

[@ChristopherDazey]

Are there any plans for your book to be published in English?

[@polishstick0609]

Oh man. FLIRTs are really great in general. These trains look nice, fast enough for regional and standard IC services, the interiors usually are simple, modern and clean. Oh and also, which European operator operates the best FLIRTs? I think it's definitely PKP InterCity.

[@markusstudeli2997]

SOB and BLS probably have the most stylish ones, inside and out.

[@polishstick0609]

@@markusstudeli2997 Indeed. They are good aswell. Class 745's operated by Greater Anglia are also great! I still prefer ED160's (FLIRTs operated by PKP IC) due to them havin an great dining service (aka Wars)!

[@markusstudeli2997]

@@polishstick0609 Agreed that the PKP are better equipped when it comes to providing catering service; all the SOB and BLS Flirts have is a "Bistro" with two automats providing snacks and drinks. However, they are more modern and stylish inside and out, and most likely also better powered, as they need to get up a few rather steep gradients. It's hard to tell which one's are "the best". They serve different roles and the operators ordered them accordingly. Once the Norwegian IC/night train Flirts become operational, they will probably surpass both the BLS/SOB and the PKP variants in style, performance and catering comfort.

[@polishstick0609]

@@markusstudeli2997 Arlight. That makes sense.

[@petrsovicka]

I would say this service is a little bit of fame made out of shame because there was nothing before but to be serious you need to fit those seats with some tables first and add some wending machines for snacks and beverages as well. Also having only 2 toilets for 4 car-set is a thumb down just like 2+2 first class layout. However, this cannot be fixed easily unlike the former.

[@marvsslu]

Don't open the window ... Be satisfied that it stays chill inside

[@ringo7561]

They sell beer on the train or is it BYOB?

[@JO-nh6mo]

Mit Klimaticket muss man Graz - Ljubljana extra zahlen oder erst ab Spielfeld ???

[@ptrck2105]

Erst ab Spielfeld

[@ojewassolldas12]

Home is, where a moldy Plattenbau is

[@GojiMet86]

7:03 Interesting that Slovenia uses left-handed running instead of right-hand, wonder if it has anything to do with Italian influence.

[@LucaPasini2]

The catenary is very similar to the Italian one as well, and both countries use 3000V DC.

[@maxart3392]

The line is part of the Südbahn, which was until recently driven on the left side for its entire length (in Austria), while the catenary is the same as in Italy, because some parts in western Slovenia were electrified between the 2 wars when that part belonged to Italy.

[@KenanTurkiye]

🤓

[@kurikoplaysupsidedownlol]

Why would you need to open the window thats so weird

[@cv990a4]

Railway could stand to faster between Ljubljana and Maribor.

[@maxart3392]

Maybe in 2300s when the rest of the world will be on warp drive.

[@crisanster101]

would much rather ride in the old 6 person compartments on the EC that also has a restaurant car, than some cheap S-Bahn knock off.

[@AndrazSpan-strojevodja]

The Stadler Flirt SŽ 510 can NOT run in Italy.

[@aleksbalazic]

The fact that trains have no tables even thought the seats have a cutout for table, is just so stupid and annoying

[@EvaGodovicova-rf6nw]

Its Not The Slovenian Rail Network Its ÖBB

[@ptrck2105]

At Spielfeld Its ÖBB bevor Its slovenian

[@Nooby-firey]

🤨it bit more like England

[@dreimalnein22]

Siemens Viaggio is never the best option. Stadler EMUs are the best option everywhere. period. See the ramps in these Flirt trainsets? way better than the ramps in the new railjets or any high-floor train model...

[@user-bc7bu4bm3s]

Российский электропоезд Иволга лучше в сто раз !!!

[@user-wu4cw5ed5w]

Это одно и тоже😀

[@studiosraufncingr6965]

you have never been to Slovenia, huh? Our trains here suck, the whole public transport sucks

[@user-zf4yc7kb5t]

Я вижу плохой вагон узкий коридор такой что там чемодан надо не вести в проносить над головами других людей. Вам самим было бы приятно когда над вашей головой проносили бы то сумки то чемоданы то рюкзаки? Если вас это устраивает то катаетесь но мне такое не предлагать. В наших вагонах можно коляску провозить хоть в купейном хот в плацкартном в отличие этих.

[@maxart3392]

This train is a joke. 3h for 200 km is no significant improvement on this line since the late 1970s and I bet it'll never be on time (so sooner or later the Austrians will cancel it). It can only be useful for those who want to travel from Maribor (if they can park the car there) to Austria. On the other hand the commuter layout with "ironing board" seats and no bulkheads between cabins and vestibules is also unacceptable for a 3-hour ride. These trains are new and they were planned for this type of use from the very beginning, so why didn't they get a proper layout?

[@markoobid2005]

It's perfectly acceptable, stop crying. There are longer regional routes in Germany.

[@chekystar]

hahaha wtf what do you mean even better . our train sucks ass , jest the trains are new but the railtoad is from WW2 top speed 80km/h so dont say stupid things hahahaha you need 5h from ljubljana to koper its only 110km lol

[@juniorj8932]

nah mate they are shit . DE railway is good but AU is the most efficient

[@thicclasagna]

I swear every train has the exact same door opening/closing chime 😭 only in different variants

[@poulhnilica8987]

I wondered the same, its because it required by law (TSI PRM I believe...)