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FBaggins

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1. Because it's a train
Mon Apr 4, 2016, 10:34 AM
Apr 2016

They service several destinations (often dozens) and stop all night long. They need to be aware of who is getting off and check on each of the new passengers.

If you're in a sleeper, then they know who you are and what your destination is. Much easier to manage.

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