Took the Swiss Business Jet from Newark to Zurich after experiencing the USA’s “high speed train “Acela” between Boston and Newark. Acela is a nice enough service, although it’s no Shinkansen, but having to run more frequently would be good as would finding a way to allow it to run faster. I guess the latter is difficult if it needs to share the lines with freight and commuter trains.

The business jet is a 737-800 fitted with 56 sleeper seats (all business class) operated by Privat Air (who also do a similar service for Lufthansa). Not a bad way to fly but a 737 can seem to be a little cramped on a long journey.