Travelling on the BEST train in the Czech Republic (MASSIVE SEAT)

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Жыл бұрын

In this video we will be taking a trip on what might be the best train in the Czech Republic, with LEO Express in their premium class! But is it actually worth it?
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Train type: Stadler FLIRT (Leo Express)
Route: Prague to Ostrava
Train: LE 1253
Distance: 356 km/h
Journey time: 3h34m
Average speed: 100 km/h
Price: 33 euro
Music:
Alexi Action - Synthwave 80's

Пікірлер: 39

@thunderspike1892 10 ай бұрын

The last time I was in Prague was back in 2005 when the direct train was running between Aarhus in Denmark and Prague. Very nice train with a great dining car. Back then the main station in Prague looked a little dated. I can see that the station has been renovated since then. In 2005 the historic station were hidden behind heavy black drapes. It was possible to see the beautiful art work by moving them a bit. Glad that they have opened it up for the public

@g1umer39 4 күн бұрын

And they are planning to renovate it in the next 4 years or so, there is actually a schematic submitted for it already.

@paolosantiago3163 Жыл бұрын

It is also one of the reasons why I love Europe because of many excellent railway trips hope I can visit there in Czech Republic 🇨🇿🇨🇿 someday coming from the Philippines.

@trainsandtrams2020 28 күн бұрын

I hope more train companies add Business Class airline seats like that to their first class or premium offers. I agree with you though, these seats are designed for daytime travel, not an overnight marathon.

@AndrewG1989 Жыл бұрын

I quite like those Leo Express trains. They do look very smart, clean and very comfortable.

@deepwoodguy2 Жыл бұрын

I have had quite the journey....just before watching your trip from Prague...another u tuber,on train, went from Ostrava to Prague...thanks guys for the trip around the Czech country side..👍👍

@markmbalagtas2230 Жыл бұрын

As usual very solid and honest review. And yes, Simon, I would love to watch a video/review on an overnight trip on this train❤

@PtrkHrnk 10 ай бұрын

I didn't sat in these premium class seats yet, but I think the greatest oversight of the them is that they don't turn to face the direction of travel.

@thomas-xj1hs 10 ай бұрын

Interesting. Solid, as has been related.

@sonjamikaela1277 Жыл бұрын

stadler flirts are some nice trains, but feels a bit funny seeing business class on them, since here in helsinki we use them for your ordinary local trains :)

@jmsmilfajt Жыл бұрын

These are configured as IC units specifically with less doors and higher performance but yes, they are very popular regional trains all over the world. :)

@Simon-Andersen Жыл бұрын

I think Stadler flirts do just about every kind of train service across the world at this point

@PtrkHrnk 10 ай бұрын

This older generation of FLIRT didn't had specific intercity version, but there are some tweaks that I believe are unique to Leo Express.

@miroslavdusin4325 5 ай бұрын

That is very true. Some locals here even call it a black tram.

@finnishballmapping Жыл бұрын

Coooooooool

@Patrikch100 11 ай бұрын

TBH … I usually don’t like voiceovers in train reviews but with you … it’s is totally fine. Maybe Cause you have beautiful voice or maybe cause you are danish and i am crazy Czech boy who learns danish language 😅😅 i also have to mention that i never ride a Leo Expeess train 😅😅😅 only ČD, Arriva and RegioJet. And Last year I travelled with Regiojet to Split, Croatia… what a fun 😅😅😅

@Simon-Andersen 11 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😃. The RegioJet trip to split sounds great, would love to try that in the future :D

@michaelstaley2241 Жыл бұрын

New subscriber your content looks good…👍🏻

@Simon-Andersen Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael

@minecraftfilms5546 7 ай бұрын

I am from Czechia. Prauge.

@alesfiala1831 Жыл бұрын

No, that definitely is not the best train in the Czech Republic. We call it the tram :D It is too uncomfortable for long distances and too expensive. I prefer the Pendolino or any other train. You should try other railway companies.

@Simon-Andersen Жыл бұрын

I took the Pendolino back to Prague, I think I like LEO more, but the standard class on the pendolinos is excellent compared to economy on LEO :-)

@tesy21 10 ай бұрын

@@Simon-AndersenImo Leo is only the best if you travel in business class. Otherwise it really is a "tram", it swings and vibrates much more than trains that ČD a Regiojet use

@ultramarinus2478 11 ай бұрын

Well, first class seating in Regiojet and České dráhy trains are not bad either.

@Simon-Andersen 11 ай бұрын

They are also good! But not quite as good as Leo in my opinion :-)

@FilFee 8 ай бұрын

Are you going to do a review of ČD's Copenhagen to Prague ComfortJet service when it launches next year? (or early 2025, because ČD is not sure about the time of getting vehicle permits and homologation)

@Simon-Andersen 8 ай бұрын

Yes once that gets going it's very likely

@PtrkHrnk 10 ай бұрын

I don't like Prague Main Station. It's too dark and cramped. And the floor tiles are nauseating.

@mrpeel3239 11 ай бұрын

Is LEO considered the premium budget rail carrier? Would be interesting to do a video comparing Regio Jet to LEO to any other.

@Simon-Andersen 11 ай бұрын

I think so. I haven't taken a RegioJet day train so I can't compare unfortunately

@komikkedicapslerikanalfunn240 Жыл бұрын

Good video 👍 (First comment)

@dominiksystemgamesandtech 18 күн бұрын

3:31 face reveal 👀

@PtrkHrnk 10 ай бұрын

The Leo Express paint job doesn't look good either. Previously the units had golden stripes that looked way classier.

@pujansinha5035 Ай бұрын

I have purchased a leo express bus ticket from prague to ostrava. Is it good?

@Simon-Andersen 27 күн бұрын

I have never tried their busses

@incognitusmaximus2118 11 ай бұрын

Appologies to all who traveled with me on this train roughly a month ago. It was too late when I realised, the wet feeling inside my shoes was piss from one of my mom´s stupid cats. I can still smell the awful stench :o