Hi, in the case of Rail Express, are you allowed to hop in an earlier train if you get your luggage through without a hitch? Earlier answers seem to suggest no, which is a little disappointing!

Are there lounges at the rail stations for J/Elite? And I suppose zero catering in the train, or do you get a free drinks cart or similar like in the UK or Italy in the case of 1st class?

Finally do the trips count as regular domestic segments with M&M's new system going in force this year?

Thank you for your time!