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I’m currently sitting on a high-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand and I’m seriously impressed.
The 306km trip takes just over two hours aboard a comfortable, modern train built in Spain.

Admittedly, the air-conditioning could be a little better (it’s the middle of summer here) but there’s wifi and an entertainment portal for streaming to your own device.
I booked a “business class” ticket for less than AUD20 and they’ve just served everyone in this carriage a complimentary snack bag with tea or coffee. Other snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

I’m completely serious when I say that this service is light years ahead of what we have in Australia for long-distance train travel.
The 306km trip takes just over two hours aboard a comfortable, modern train built in Spain.

Admittedly, the air-conditioning could be a little better (it’s the middle of summer here) but there’s wifi and an entertainment portal for streaming to your own device.
I booked a “business class” ticket for less than AUD20 and they’ve just served everyone in this carriage a complimentary snack bag with tea or coffee. Other snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

I’m completely serious when I say that this service is light years ahead of what we have in Australia for long-distance train travel.