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A Dutch couple's video review of their €6 AC sleeper train journey from Delhi to Agra has gone viral, praising the clean, air-conditioned cabin as better than expected while criticising the onboard toilets. The couple's 'pleasant surprise' at the accommodation was tempered by the chaotic scene awaiting them at Agra railway station.
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A two-hour Indian Railways sleeper train journey from Delhi to Agra has left a Dutch travel couple pleasantly surprised, with the pair describing their AC cabin as 'quite clean, spacious, air-conditioned and honestly much better than we expected for that price.'
Wes and Nico, who document their travels on Instagram, shared a video of their journey, revealing that their AC sleeper cabin ticket cost just 6 euros, roughly ₹660. "This is what six euros gets you on an Indian train," the woman said in the video, which shows them settling into their cabin with two beds, curtains for privacy, a mirror and functioning lights.
The couple, who had expected the experience to be much worse, highlighted the comfortable temperature in the AC cabin as a particular bonus. They also noted the availability of food, with passengers able to order directly to the train or rely on vendors moving through the coaches, although the woman said that the vendors did not always have everything they wanted. India Today reported that the couple chose not to eat the food sold onboard.
The toilets, however, were a different story. "Toilets, however, did not surprise us and were disgusting," Nico said, a sentiment echoed in the caption where they described being "glad the journey was only two hours long" due to the toilets. Despite this, they admitted the ride itself was "actually pretty decent" for the price.
The couple's journey, which they considered an "absolute bargain overall," took a turn upon arrival in Agra. "The absolute CHAOS that was waiting for us at Agra train station was not so pleasant though," they wrote in the caption, describing the scene as chaotic.
Social Media Reactions
The post drew a flurry of reactions from social media users, some of whom apologised for the couple's experience while others recommended destinations for future travels. One user wrote, "I am so sorry you went through this ordeal. I apologise on behalf of my countrymen! Next time hit Northeast India, clean, quiet, beautiful & respectful. Or best Kerala." Another suggested, "Visit south India for a cleaner trains, places and temples." A third user commented, "There is nothing wrong in your comments and it's positive. Also it's better to be honest and better than posting something just for likes." Another user noted that the journey cost about as much as a single sandwich in Europe, while others welcomed the couple to India and said feedback such as theirs could help improve the railway experience.
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Framing: the headline emphasizes the couple's positive surprise, quoting the woman saying 'we expected much worse' — mixed; appreciative toward the train cabin but critical of the toilets and station chaos
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A Dutch-Moldovan travel couple shared their experience of travelling on an Indian Railways sleeper train from Delhi to Agra, with the woman describing the journey as a pleasant surprise despite finding the toilets 'disgusting'.
Wes and Nico, who document their travels on social media, shared a video on Instagram of their two-hour train journey to Agra.
They revealed that their AC sleeper cabin ticket cost just 6 euros (around ₹660), saying they had expected the experience to be much worse.
'This is what six euro gets you on an Indian train,' the woman said in the video.
The couple shared that they had booked a sleeper cabin for their journey from Delhi to Agra.
Once they reached their seats, they found two beds, curtains for privacy, a mirror and functioning lights inside the cabin.
'Because we booked an AC cabin, the temperature was surprisingly nice as well,' she said.
The couple also noted that passengers could order food to the train.
Alternatively, vendors moved through the train selling food and drinks, although the woman said that they did not always have everything they wanted.
The toilets, however, were a different experience.
'Toilets, however, did not surprise us and were disgusting,' Nico said, adding that despite this, the train journey itself was 'actually pretty decent' for the price.
In the Instagram caption accompanying the video, the couple said they were 'pleasantly surprised' by the cabin, describing it as 'quite clean, spacious, air-conditioned and honestly much better than we expected for that price.'
They added that the chaotic experience began after they arrived at Agra railway station.
'The absolute CHAOS that was waiting for us at Agra train station was not so pleasant though,' they wrote.
The post prompted several reactions from social media users, with some apologising for the experience while others suggested that the couple explore different parts of the country.
One user wrote, 'I am so sorry you went through this ordeal.
I apologies on behalf of my country men!
Next time hit Northeast India, clean, quite, beautiful & respectful.
Or best Kerala.'
'There is nothing wrong in your comments and its
Also its better to be honest and better than posting something just for likes,' commented another.
'Visit south india for a cleaner trains,places and temples,' suggested a third user.
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ClaimA Dutch-Moldovan travel couple named Wes and Nico shared their experience of travelling on an Indian Railways sleeper train from Delhi to Agra.
ClaimIn the Instagram caption, the couple said they were 'pleasantly surprised' by the cabin, describing it as 'quite clean, spacious, air-conditioned and honestly much better than we expected for that price.'
ClaimOne user wrote, 'I am so sorry you went through this ordeal. I apologies on behalf of my country men! Next time hit Northeast India, clean, quite, beautiful & respectful. Or best Kerala.'
ClaimAnother user commented, 'There is nothing wrong in your comments and its positive. Also its better to be honest and better than posting something just for likes.'
ClaimAnother user said feedback such as theirs could help improve the railway experience, while compliments would serve as encouragement to continue making things better.