Hanoi traffic busy ofc. Train staff kinda helpful but miserable. Cabins very very basic. Resembled wild camping. Cabin door is lockable. Welcome basket has water, beer, fruit, toothbrush, crisps. Don’t need to bring snacks. Toilets have a charm & pungent aroma. Take toilet roll just in case. Take flip flops; floors are suspect. Food trolley serves noodles / cold beer & drinks / popcorn (Tiger beer was 50p). Mad rush to disembark in the morning. NO WIFI. Plugs to recharge phones etc. Take eye mask; blinds r not so good. Noisy bottom bunk. Walls paper thin. Overall quite an experience.