What is the difference? I read somewhere that Swiss second class was not that difference. Are the chairs larger? Traveling with a 70 year old who has knee problems that limit her mobility.
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Thanks
Yes, the seats are wider, 3 across in 1st class and 4 across in 2nd class. The seat pitch is a bit bigger as well.
Plenty of photos of interiors here.
https://www.seat61.com/train-travel-in-switzerland.htm
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I find that second class is very comfortable for me on Swiss trains.
Safe travels!
I find second to be very close to business class on the airlines. Seats are physically bigger. In 2nd class the seating is XX -- XX and in first class X -- XX. I don't find the space between seats (front to back) that much greater. For the most part we find 2nd to be very comfortable. Will go to 1st if price difference is small. 1st is quieter simply because there are few people and sometimes you get an extra perk with first.
These days it does not make a heap of a difference in terms of seat size. I'm retired now, but back in the day I used to travel by Swiss train everyday for work and in those days there was a big difference in seat size and leg room. However in the newer commuter trains there is very little difference in terms of seat size and the difference in leg room is not so different you'd notice [I measured it!].
Also keep in mind that company cars are not a thing over here and many company provide workers with an annual ticket for public transport instead. So first class is often very occupied during rush hours.
