Returned from HWH to DGR on this train (12341) yesterday, and it was a bit disappointing. This train is known for its speed and punctuality, but despite being on a high-MPS track, it crawled up to DKAE. It briefly hit 130 kmph thereafter, but only for a minute or less.
It reached DGR at 20:35, 10 minutes behind schedule. I wanted to compare it to 12339 (this one takes 5 min less), but it didn’t meet expectations. It stayed 10-18 minutes late throughout and even had an unscheduled stop at KAN for 3-4 minutes!
On...
more... the bright side, traveling in 2S instead of GEN was comfortable, with plenty of snack options from local vendors (and a WS from BWN, fortunately).
I know every train has its off days, and I hope my next journey shows this one at its full potential.