There are 3 or 4 classes of train cars. In first class, there will be fewer people with 2-4 per compartment. Second class divides its compartments between men and women while third class is the most crowded because it is the least expensive. The compartments become little enclaves of friends during the trip. The compartment seats open into beds for overnight travel.
Trains adhere to the schedules unless there are track problems or breakdowns which occur frequently.
You will also need to provide your own water for washing and brushing your teeth, since the water in the bathrooms may not be clean. Tafadhali nionyesha ninatakiwa kukaa wapi. Please guard my things. Naomba nilindie vitu vyangu. Please tell me when we are near Vwawa.