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[Clodfobble]

The trains are a bit cheaper. They are in no way quicker, I assure you. We travel with Amtrak on a fairly regular basis and I have never once seen a train leave or arrive on time. But maybe they have good trains in Australia.

[casimendocina]

Originally Posted by Clodfobble

But maybe they have good trains in Australia.

It's all relative. The trains in Australia are good compared to say.....hmmmm....am going to have to think about this...suggestions anyone? In the meantime, I'll talk about what I can be sure of.

Chile-they're ok. They do the job, but in a fairly non-spectacular way from what I remember. The Santiago Metro is pretty good though, apart from at peak-hour (being short, I dislike being squashed in small spaces with strangers as I just get a view of everyone's chest and shoulders and can't breathe).

China-trains between cities aren't that salubrious (specially in cattle class and hard sleeper), but they're cheap and they get there in more safety than a Chinese aeroplane + you get to see the scenery.

Japanese trains are definitely great though. No argument with that.