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I had largely the same experience. As long as you're just traveling with one company it's usually fine - especially DB, you can usually just hop on the next tr

I had largely the same experience. As long as you're just traveling with one company it's usually fine - especially DB, you can usually just hop on the next train. However with a journey spanning multiple companies you're out of luck... and with seat reservations on TGVs you commonly have to wait until the next day. It's something that shouldn't be too hard to fix: Give passengers an easy and forgiving way to continue their journey (and make the causing company pay) - ideally this should automatically show up on the App and give the passenger options of new connections etc. None of this fixes seat reservations on TGVs though, which are also annoying for offers like Interrail/Eurail... EU should probably start regulating seat reservations /s

prmoustache 2y ago
Delays are only a problem when you put tight connection times. If you increase the buffer between railway companies/countries this is hardly a problem. And train travel is not like plane, if you have to wait, say 4-5hours in a big city you can easily put your luggage in a locker and spend an enjoyable time in that city as the station is usually located in or near the city center and you aren't locked in a terminal nor do you have to account for extra time to pass security. I have an upcoming transatlantic flight next week. Train is obviously not an option for this one but I will have to spend 4-5 hours at Paris CDG airport for a connection. I have to stay in the airport, pay an awful lot of money for any drink or food I and my family will need instead of visiting a monument/museum and have a nice lunch in the city...things you can do easily by just stepping out of a railway station.