A variety of different classes of service are offered depending upon whether the train car has air-conditioning, upholstered seats or berths, and the number of stops made during the trip. First class sleeper cars will have upholstered berths in small compartments that can hold from two to six people. Second class sleepers have wooden berths without upholstery. The lowest classes of service have only wooden seats.
Trains tend to run more or less on time depending on the route and train type.
Tickets are purchased at the train station. There are special cars for women and also special family cars. Women traveling alone should be certain to be placed in a women-only car. Women traveling alone would also be advised to have someone see them off and also meet them at their destination station. Travelers bring their own food and drink for the trip.