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I don't think cost is too much of a concern for ICEs. They are already a higher-priced option that competes with plane travel for many destinations. You can ta
by chmod775 1y ago
I don't think cost is too much of a concern for ICEs. They are already a higher-priced option that competes with plane travel for many destinations.
You can take RE trains at virtually no cost between any two cities you can dream of, yet people en-masse still happily fork over a hundred bucks to save 3-4 hours with an ICE train.
- wuschel 1y agoThere is a distinct difference in quality of ride in ICE trains when compared to RE trains: - For some reason, the luggage compartments in many regional RE commuter trains are an example of drug induced circus design. People can not fit larger commuter bags in there - The seating is less comfortable - ICE trains have priority in terms of railway usage - The passenger group is more friendly and respectful on the ICE trains - Great restaurant service - ICE are faster. I can travel in 1h from Frankfurt to Cologne. If you need the configuration for work (speed of travel, working space), then ICEs are clearly superior and worth the cost. I cringe every time I have to get into RE trains. Not because I can not handle it, I am well travelled, but because I know what I can in the other trains. (Full Disclaimer: I spend a lot of money for the BC100 every year. It is an essential component of my life).
- holowoodman 1y ago[flagged]
- 3D30497420 1y agoIt may not be just 3-4 hours difference, it could be a very significant difference in convenience. For Berlin to Munich, I'm pretty sure there's no single RE alternative, so you're probably transferring 3 or 4 times as well. I'm sure in some cases, an RE is a bit more competitive with an ICE, but in plenty of others you're asking for a pretty unpleasant time. (And this is from someone with a Deutschland card, making RE trains "free".)