Originally Posted by
waffle
It beats waiting on the platform. There's no separate first class section in Hannover, that means you get to help yourself to soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Bear in mind that you can use the lounge when you arrive, too, so if you fancy, you can pop into the Frankfurt lounge for a Feierabendbier and a sandwich.
Thank you on both accounts, very useful information.
Ah, as a difference to my usual DB intercity journeys when I'm just off a long haul flight, this time well rested and even the flight the previous day is intra-Europe.. ^