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    1. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017

      Let's revisit some points about fares and service types #TrainTwitter

      1 reply 0 retweets 9 likes
    2. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
      Replying to @380kmh

      When you pay a fare, what are you buying? You are buying passage between two points.

      1 reply 0 retweets 4 likes
    3. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
      Replying to @380kmh

      These two points might be very close together or very far apart--consequently, fares ought to be based on distance.

      2 replies 0 retweets 5 likes
      Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017

      This base fare is good for any service pattern between those two points--you might take a local or an express, but the distance is the same.

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        2. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          This fare doesn't pay for anything *more* than passage, of course. It doesn't guarantee a seat, for example, nor does it cover snacks etc.

          1 reply 1 retweet 2 likes
        3. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          What if you want to reserve a seat, though? You would buy that separately--a second ticket, price based on how long you'll be in that seat.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        4. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Which seats can you reserve? Depends on the train. On some, *all* seats must be reserved. On others, *no* seats can be reserved. Some mix.

          2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        5. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          These are standard interiors for busy routes--none of these seats can be reserved. You only need to pay a base fare to use trains like this.pic.twitter.com/edMrn5wKjP

          1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
        6. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Those train interiors might be for a local, a rapid, an express...the service type, like I said, can vary.

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        7. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          The common factors are: - trips aren't very long (people can stand for the duration) - some trips may be very crowded

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        8. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          This is a train with mixed seating: most seats are unreserved (pics 1 and 3), but some require a reservation (pics 2 and 4).pic.twitter.com/Aptqz6EOng

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        9. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Forward-facing seats suggest that smaller crowds are expected (less standing room needed), or longer trips (harder to stand), or both

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        10. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          However, even tho all seats pictured are forward-facing, you can still see a difference in comfort--the reserved seats are nicer, b/c more $

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        11. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Reserved vs unreserved seats on the Tokaido Line in Tokyo. This line is busy enough that the unreserved seats are side-facing instead.pic.twitter.com/DQ4ikNJOam

          2 replies 0 retweets 1 like
        12. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          So, let's recap. You can't ride *any* train without paying the base fare--that's what gets you from A to B...

          1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
        13. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          ...but if that's the *only* fare you've paid, you can't get from A to B on an all-reserved train, or in a reserved seat on a mixed train.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        14. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          If you pay the base fare and reserve a seat, but then ride a "no-reserved-seats" train, you won't be turned away--but you will have wasted $

          2 replies 0 retweets 0 likes
        15. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Now let's look at fancier trains--these are limited expresses; flagship trains with a superior riding experience.pic.twitter.com/gNDOOz19l9

          1 reply 1 retweet 1 like
        16. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Generally, all seats are reserved on such trains--but even ones which have unreserved seats usually will not be usable with a base fare.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        17. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          So, paying for a limited express = special base fare (based on distance) + seat fare (based on travel time).

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        18. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          But wait, there's more! These are the sorts of trains where you'll find first class sections--that's an additional seat fare.

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        19. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Compare regular (pic 2) with "super" seats (pics 3-4) here. Paying for the latter = special base fare + seat fare + first class fare.pic.twitter.com/8jhdsxDOwy

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        20. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          What about high-speed trains? Base fare + high speed fare = unreserved seat between A and B via high speed rail.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        21. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Base fare + high speed fare + seat fare = reserved seat, etc. Pay another surcharge for first class, etc.pic.twitter.com/n5Km06qaox

          1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
        22. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Overnight trains are usually classed as "limited express," so: special base fare + seat fare = overnight trip in coach...

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        23. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          ...or, special base fare + bed fare = overnight trip in a bed, OR, special base fare + suite fare = overnight trip in a suite...etc etcpic.twitter.com/Yq92UlajHx

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        24. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          What about novelty trains like this? Depends--are they charter or not? If not, then they're probably limited express, and those fares apply.pic.twitter.com/DEddMB6kTw

          1 reply 0 retweets 1 like
        25. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          But if they're charter--like this one--then it's a special case. You're not traveling to *get somewhere* anymore, but for the fun of it.pic.twitter.com/uuDxDnGe40

          1 reply 0 retweets 2 likes
        26. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          Since you're just riding for the experience, your fare isn't based on distance or travel time--those are both givens in this equation.

          1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes
        27. Haunted Forrest  🌲‏ @380kmh 5 Apr 2017
          Replying to @380kmh

          You pay a base fare which covers the cost of the excursion, and you may pay extra for a special kind of seat, meal, or other extra service.

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