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I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed

I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed

Budget train operator GoVolta has faced criticism following its announcement of low-cost rail travel to Berlin. A reporter tested the service, comparing the experience to the standard ICE trains to determine if the negative feedback regarding the provider is justified.

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