Took the nightjet train from Amsterdam to Vienna for the sixth time today - no matter what we tried during the six trips, we were always disappointed and spent the night uncomfortably. First two times the nightjet got completely cancelled so we had to find alternative mode of travel - very little reimbursement received and no help from the staff re what other trains to take. The next four times, the train was always delayed reaching its final destination at least by an hour late due to extended stops along the route - this seems to be so common OBB should consider putting the prolonged travel time as the expected one, at least this way people would be able to plan accordingly. The second two travels we took we were in a crowded seating compartment - while there was no space to stretch your legs at least there was space for baggage. The last two trips we took, we booked a couchette compartment with six berths. While there were numerous empty compartments, ours was filled to the brim with people as if OBB was trying to punish all of us for not paying more to travel in a private compartment. In addition to the compartment being already full as is, there was absolutely no luggage space with the exception of a small space on top - where heavier or bigger suitcases have no chance of fitting. When we asked the attendant for help, he was of absolutely no use leaving us to figure it out for ourselves - we ended up having to leave the suitcase in the aisle inconveniencing everyone. We couldn’t understand how does the OBB expect people to travel without any baggage. Additionally, while the sleeping couchette compartments are supposed to be kept silent at night (so as to be able to sleep) the attendant did not seem to care that there were teenagers running around shouting and drinking the entire night - might as well not have an attendant at all then if hes not doing anything. Unless you are willing to pay as much money as you would for a flight ticket (and potentially more) for a private compartment, I would not recommend this travel option at all.
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