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Trans-siberian bed room layout

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My dream is to travel on the train Siberian railway - but it isn't exactly wheelchair friendly, unfortunately. But regardless I've got a question regarding the top bunks on the trans-siberian.

Getting into bed and out of bed would mean somebody assisting me - I need somebody who can help me get into a bunk bed. That's why overnight trains in Thailand have worked cos the top bank folds down (it isn't fixed in place) - there is more headroom for the person who is helping me.

Is this the case of a trans-siberian?

Even if it's just 45° degrees, that would make a big difference but yeah, does anybody hear know if the top bugs or the trans-siberian railway fold down and are not fixed in place?

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If you do a search on YouTube for Trans-Siberian railway you will find lots of videos. They may be helpful.

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Yes Seat 61 has some really good information on that website - definitely a big help when planning a multiday rail journey.. also yes there are heaps of videos about first class vs second class difference etc etc - the pros and the cons.... But none clearly showing the top bunk/bed folded up against the wall or anything similar - this leads me too think that the beds are in a fixed position like on Chinese sleeper trains... I'm really not too sure what to think regarding this, hence why I'm asking - I suppose.

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Maybe depends on what class sleeping room. I found this: "Standard Plus cabins are equipped with 2 lower beds and 2 upper beds. Since it is only the lower beds that are used for sleeping, the two upper beds can be used as additional storage space for luggage - or they can simply be folded." So, at least in these cabins, the upper bed can be folded up out of the way if not being used. Don't know if this helps.

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