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This is a really weird comment from the perspective of Europe. Why would you have to pay for baggage on a train? Standard class doesn't have tables? Why would you have security restrictions on a train?

(Ok on the last point, I believe some high speed trains have light security checks.)

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At least in France, the low cost trains ("OUIGO") do charge for baggage larger than a carry-on.

But I think the OP was comparing a train to flying, you don't pay for baggage on a train but you would if taking a flight.

... because Ouigo is super cheap. They're following the same model as low-cost airlines: the tickets are cheap, but you pay for everything else (baggage, access to charging sockets, etc.).

In France, on some trains (ouigo) you pay extra for baggage

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