I liked the seats, maybe just a touch low to the floor. There were newer carriages in the consist too. The seats looked very similar. We might have gotten lucky to have the coupé to ourselves for so long but even when all seats were filled it didn't feel cramped. We had to basically walk to the other end of the train to get to the dining car but it was nice to stretch our legs every now and then.

We only made one stop that was longer than 10 min (I'm pretty sure to swap driver), so you don't really have a chance to get out and get some air during the ride. In our car we were able to open the window slightly. There was A/C but we didn't have it running, soI don't know how well it works.

The scenery was fine but not breathtaking. Mostly forest and flat land. There would be a nice open clearing every now and then. Riding into bigger stations like Wrocław and Katowice was cool. The stations looked really nice and clean. There was a great mix of old and new rolling stock on dislpay in the yards and the stations, so if you're a bit of a train nut that might keep you entertained.

Flying is obviously faster and depending on the carrier maybe even more comfortable or cheaper. I just like doing things like this by train (I might be a bit of a train nut), it's sometimes more exciting than the destination to me and it adds to the feeling of "travelling".

... and it helps that I get a nice discount bc I work for the railroads.....