For our overnight rail journey we use a "soft sleeper" service,
the best available in the region, which offers a basic but
reasonably comfortable and private overnight journey, although
without the modern amenities you might expect on a European sleeper
service. For daytime journeys, we travel in air-conditioned 'soft
seat' class, which, whilst more basic than European trains, offers
a fascinating insight into local life and local rail travel, as
well as a superb way to see the stunning scenery in this part of
the world.