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long-distance trains are equipped with special extenders for your
feet and legs so you can really stretch out. All things considered,
your coach seat on the train will be quite comparable to a first-
class seat on an airplane. Make no mistake, however—it may be
comfortable and roomy, but it's still a chair, and on an overnight
trip you'll still have to sleep in it! If experience tells you that sleep
just won't come under those conditions, consider opting for a
sleeping car.
Are You a People Person?
Is privacy a big consideration for you? Coach seats are comfort-
able and the car itself is spacious, but if it's full, you'll be in fairly
close proximity to as many as 70 other people. If you're traveling
alone, you could be lucky and end up with an empty seat beside
you, but you could also be sitting next to a stranger or find that
there's a young parent with a couple of restless toddlers directly
behind you. Some people see this as a great way to meet people
and make new friends; others soon find themselves longing for
the chance to be alone. Before letting cost alone dictate your deci-
sion, think about how much value you put on your privacy and
your peace and quiet.
Comfort and Privacy in the Sleepers
Life in the sleeping cars is undeniably luxurious compared to
coach class. While none of the accommodations can really be
described as “spacious,” they are private. Come nighttime,
you've got your own room and a real bed to sleep in. Most of
the sleeping-car accommodations are equipped with their own
washbasins and toilets, but not all. In a Superliner roomette, the
facilities are “down the hall.” Sheets, blankets, pillows, and tow-
els are all provided. For some travelers, the privacy and comfort
found in the sleeping cars are essential luxuries for which they're
happy to pay. I confess: I'm one of them.
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