Recent content by voyagerdude220

Thank you for confirming, I've not been through Birmingham New Street for several years, so wasn't sure if it was still the case or not.

I've a feeling something similar is the case at Birmingham New Street- if you use the "B" end stairs to change between platforms you don't have to go through the ticket barriers, whereas you do if you use the "A" end.

As Trackman says, breakfasts on Pendolinos are cooked from scratch. Super Voyager breakfasts (and the rest of the day hot options are probably just heated up in the tiny oven. I'm guessing the rest of the day menu is simply pre packed food which requires minimal re heating, such as the Beef...

That's right- the oven is right next to the entrance to the galley, with a small worktop area and a sink to the left of it. I've a feeling that when Virgin first introduced 220/221s, they used to have a microwave where Avanti now have the small ovens.

You should see the galley on Avanti's 221s- One tiny oven. I doubt they can fit many meals in it at once.

I've heard 6J11 derailed at Wigan South Junction, but no other information.

Thank you to the OP for a very helpful report. I can't help but feel that whilst the food and drink on offer by Avanti is nice, I don't feel it's up to a high enough level to justify the price difference between Standard Premium and First Class. Also only one item which is of a more...

I've never known Avanti to make a Scotland/Blackpool to London via Birmingham service run none stop between Crewe and London, even when they've been over an hour or two late. I suspect your Brother got the wrong train.

I remember this catching me out a while ago. I happily opted for whatever sandwich option was offered by the First Class Host. (I think I asked them it they had any sandwiches and they then gave me a menu with the sandwich options listed) A fellow passenger a short time later asked the FCH...

I wouldn't have thought the off peak restrictions apply on Saturdays. I'm assuming you're travelling on a Saturday, as that's when the new Ribblehead to Rochdale via Blackburn trains will be running.

A track defeat has been reported on the Down Fast near Millmeece.

Good points. Also no mention that because the woman got into Edinburgh late, she would have been entitled to claim delay repay compensation from Avanti. (although that could very easily become the start of another moan if Avanti decided to reject the claim for delay repay.)

It showed the Woman's eticket, it was an Off Peak Single. I'm guessing this was filmed before the recent fare rises happened a few weeks ago. Naturally no mention of the £137.50 Super Off Peak Single route via London. Also I couldn't help but notice how they happened to arrive at Bristol...

Congratulations on getting the job with LNER! If it's any consolation, I've got several years experience working as Station Staff, I've never once passed a Conductor interview and have had several attempts (different train companies). If I had a decent knowledge of any other industry, I would...

Thanks for that.