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While I'm probably a bit biased since I both live in Switzerland and work for the Federal Railways, you still might want to hear me out on this.
Never ever buy a train based on the fucking Pendolino.
This fucker here is our second attempt at getting a functioning EC service between Zurich and Milan.
The Pastas are mostly to blame for delays up to 15 minutes. due to them prioritising their own regional trains over a fucking Eurocity connecting major cities.
The train itself is a piece of shit on its own.
It regularly breaks down due to mechanical failures or it cannot be coupled or uncoupled at terminal stations.
Nothing seems to work in it, the seats are cramped and they've got little space for luggage.
Its predecessor, the ETR 470, was deemed unworthy of our railway, and the ETR 610 only looks better.
Can't wait for the Stadler Giruno to replace them in 2019.
