Train Swakopmund to Windhoek

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mooster4577
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I would like to take the train (Starline) from Swakopmund to Windhoek, departure in Swakopmund at 8.45 pm, arrival in Windhoek at 7.00 am. Is this a safe and reliable (on time) train?

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planetmatt
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Dear Mooster4577,

I'm waiting on feedback from some of my contacts in Namibia, but in the meantime there are some recent traveller reviews on this link.

http://www.seat61.com/Namibia.htm#Train%20travel%20in%20Namibia

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Matt

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mooster4577
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Thanks Matt for your help. I know the link. If you have any more information please let me know.

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planetmatt
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Dear Mooster4577,

My contact said:
"I have used it myself before and my colleagues also. It is generally safe, but not as clean as the Desert Express used by tourist. The StarLine is mostly used by local people as it is safe and a cheap mode of transport."

The Desert Express departs Swakopmund once a week at 1500 (Saturday).

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Matt

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