? Interior Temperature of Trains ?
In your experience, are the trains very cold/cool? I am not planning on packing a coat, but do not want to feel uncomfortable on the trains (night train included) Should I bring a sweatshirt or sweater? thanks
tuscany
seattle 5/14/08
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Trains are typically more or less room temp, in my experience. Although personally, I would take some sort of light rain jacket on any trip, no matter what season, and I can't imagine a train being cool enough to need more than that. This includes night train experiences in austria and spain as well as day trains throughout much of western europe. I cannot speak for eastern europe.
Thanks for your reply! I am traveling carry on & am trying to eliminate excess, but I'd prfer to be comfortable so I will now bring a light raincoat :o)
I've traveled on night trains throughout all of Europe, and my experiences have been vast. Eastern European trains are often sweltering in the summer, central and west trains are sometimes A/C so can be a bit cool.
I tend to take a nice light to midweight fleece jacket. I can wear it when cold, or use it to beef up that skimpy tiny pillow that they give you. In case of rain, I just bring a cheap emergency poncho (one of those that comes in a compact little plastic bag and costs a buck or less). I've had to actually use it once..in Prague.
Hope my experiences help you decide!
Thanks so much for the great ideas! This forum is awesome.
I carry a sarong. It's those things that everyone wraps around them in Hawaii. They are very light and easy to pack. You can use it as a shawl, blanket, scarf, picnic blanket or emergency skirt.
Brilliant !
I just came back from travelling around Western Europe and I found the trains quite hot. It didn't matter if it was a high/slow speed train, first/second class, I was very warm ( and I am usually cold all the time). Most trains I had to open the windows to get some cool air.
All were comfortable during our 8 week visit.