tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post5597523107740209245..comments2024-03-29T08:14:43.839+00:00Comments on Public Transport Experience: First Value? Worst Value?fatbusblokehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-50660835836679434402012-07-02T18:51:09.633+01:002012-07-02T18:51:09.633+01:00Anonymous, I did say "similar" to SouthW...Anonymous, I did say "similar" to SouthWest Trains - I forgot to photograph the blue antimacassar and could find none on-line.fatbusblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-10060541318250581592012-07-02T16:53:48.737+01:002012-07-02T16:53:48.737+01:00The 'SouthWest Trains' first class cabin p...The 'SouthWest Trains' first class cabin pictured is actually a Class 377 from Southern... And that is first class...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-11542598678905360112012-07-02T14:01:19.465+01:002012-07-02T14:01:19.465+01:00The return journey (1040 from Glasgow Central) was...The return journey (1040 from Glasgow Central) was inexplicably sluggish between Glasgow and Carstairs thus 8 down at Carlisle. Further running at less than line speed made is 15 late into Euston. But, in view of the week's weather we were glad to get there! Despite closure of the Northern Line via Charing Cross we were back on the Island on time. I still think that provision in First Class is very poor at Weekends!fatbusblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-33163901017874830542012-07-02T13:29:44.680+01:002012-07-02T13:29:44.680+01:00Following all the weather problems on both East an...Following all the weather problems on both East and West Coast lines on Thursday and Friday, you were probably lucky to get a First Class service at all on Saturday. Judging from the Virgin Trains Twitter site, many trains had First de-classified on both Saturday and Sunday and there seemed to be general disgruntlement all round !<br /><br />Did your actual journey pass relatively smoothly ?NMcBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05494964262745285249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-19383124085017674332012-07-02T12:48:14.464+01:002012-07-02T12:48:14.464+01:00Through First Class rail fares that included secti...Through First Class rail fares that included sections of route where is was Standard (or even 2nd or 3rd)were adjusted to reflect the difference in service. With each TOC setting fares now it is not so clear if is still done.<br /><br />My experience of East Coast to Edinburgh last year was that breakfast northbound was excellent but the evening offering southbound was dismal. Taking a 1600 from Edinburgh the crew insisted on serving everyone immediately and everything was cleared away between Berwick and Newcastle. More people got on at Newcastle and were served, but the offer of a further cup of coffee for anyone did not come until south of Doncaster. It would have been better to space out the service so we didn't have to eat so early and then have several hours of nothing.Daddysgadgetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12892897553855129226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-68556560300032524212012-07-02T10:04:15.518+01:002012-07-02T10:04:15.518+01:00My experience of first class is not consistent, ev...My experience of first class is not consistent, even by operator; it seems to depend very much on the individual crews. Some come by several times; as with fbb's return experience, some have a more minimalist approach.<br /><br />However, there is another difference, in that Virgin's first class lounges will admit passengers with most types of first class ticket, whereas East Coast is rather more restrictive. Not sure of the situation on the other operators.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-63812171000265971292012-07-02T09:34:38.682+01:002012-07-02T09:34:38.682+01:00Apologies, Stuart. I typed that bit at 0500 this m...Apologies, Stuart. I typed that bit at 0500 this morning before the brain was working. I have corrected the original.fatbusblokehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833340546527596517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432323264902617108.post-30204136556862287862012-07-02T07:47:06.385+01:002012-07-02T07:47:06.385+01:00Thank you for an excellent account of your adventu...Thank you for an excellent account of your adventures in Largs.<br /><br />But, sorry, am I missing something here?<br /><br />If the fare to Largs is £363, and to Glasgow <br />£357.70p, the difference is £5.30p.<br /><br />So if it's £9.50 from Glasgow to Largs,you're getting £4.20p discount on the standard fare by booking through. Fares usually decrease pro-rata the further you travel.Stuarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117039843437261375noreply@blogger.com