Did you take videos? Hope you can share it here on KZfaq. Speaking of summer, Japan Railways (JR) will start selling this special train pass called Seishun 18 Ticket. The price is 12,050 yen (86USD) and one can travel from North (Hakodate) to South (Kyushu islands) for 5 non-consecutive days or 1 day for 5 people. Planning to travel this summer again.

@@teesquared2024 Don't know about Hans Ericsson here, but me myself (also a Swede) traveled Europe with the Interrail card back when there were no digital video cameras in existence :) The late 1980s and early 90s.

I guess I was referring to the aesthetics of the trains in Europe. In Japan, commuter trains have similar designs and retro/vintage trains in service are rare. The train I took from Copenhagen to Malmo was "Öresundståg | Regional, Train 1012" and from Malmo to Stockholm, I booked Snälltåget | Train 3932. When I went to Lund from Stockholm, I booked the "SJ | High-speed train, Train 517" I enjoyed the totally different atmosphere on the trains in Northern Europe. Japanese trains rarely get delayed due trains breaking down. On my way to Stockholm from Copenhagen, the train ahead of our schedule was stuck so we got delayed for more than an hour. But I didn't mind the waiting because there's restaurant and also a mesmerizing view of Southern Swedish region..

@@teesquared2024 The roiling-stock is general in good condition. Its the track that is the problem, as well as the scheduled planing. They always say that its a train breaking down, but most often its a swich that is the problem. And due to the very tight scheduling, a problem spreed in the system, and one train having problem may effect 100 other trains The reason for that is that there been hardly any new track built for the last 100 years or so. Most of the track bed is 160-170 years old. Of cause most of the older stock (like the X2000) is single headed. So if they do break down, they have to be pushed to the next siding. Something like the X31k is double headed, and pretty much anything newer. Also often running as multiple. So a break down let them move along until they find a replacement. But generally, its the track that is the problem. The Swiches are old and are often not maintained as much as needed.

Hello! I booked my train tickets using the app Omio. It’s easy to use. Although someone commented that it’s bit more expensive than the usual train ticket. I live in Japan so I didn’t notice. For me it was still way way cheaper than the regional trains here in Japan. >_< Hope you have a safe trip!

The ticket I bought was USD33.39. It was cheaper because I booked Snälltåget Train 3932. A bit slower but still comfortable.

@@teesquared2024 that’s all the way to Stockholm? I appreciate your response. Thanks

@@psychologicalvlog3292 that’s right! One way train ticket from Copenhagen central station in Denmark to Stockholm. I bought my ticket in advance using Omio mobile app, but I was told it’s cheaper when buying at the station.

Good to know. This is very helpful. Thanks again