Evening VT First Class

ChrisTheRef · 25th May 2009, 17:44

Travelling from Preston to MK Central on 19/06/09 on the 1958 departure (train originates at Preston and runs through to Euston)

Any idea what kind of first class service I can expect to recieve? Their site is being fickle and not letting me on

voyagerdude220 · 25th May 2009, 19:38

The all-day menu consists of very good sandwiches, pretzles and iced gourmet muffins, all served along side hot and cold drinks, including alcohol.

The sandwich selection consists of one meat/fish sandwich option, and a second vegetarian sandwich option.

I hope this is of use.

ChrisTheRef · 25th May 2009, 19:50

Does anyone know when the supper service kicks in?

voyagerdude220 · 25th May 2009, 19:55

VT doesn't do supper as such anymore.

Are you referring to the Primo supper?

If you are, it was only available on selected Pendolino Primo services, all north of Preston, so i'm afaid it wouldn't be offered on a Preston to Euston service.

The Evening Meal offer is available on selected trains departing their originating station between around 16:00 and 19:00 every weekday. (excluding bank holidays etc)

I would politely guide you towards VT timetables, to see which services offer the evening meal if you are interested, but the VT website appears to be down at the moment..

rosscbrown · 25th May 2009, 20:09

I'm really tempted to put together a site detailing the perks of First Class across all the TOCs for reference. Good idea, or not?

voyagerdude220 · 25th May 2009, 20:10

I'd certainly go for it..

There again, that's probably just me

ChrisTheRef · 25th May 2009, 20:10

Agreed. Very good idea.

me123 · 25th May 2009, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosscbrown

I'm really tempted to put together a site detailing the perks of First Class across all the TOCs for reference. Good idea, or not?

A good idea indeed. In many cases I would not pay for First Class given what I'm upgrading to, but in others it's clearly worthwhile for those who can/want to pay that bit more. The websites are confusing on FC, so telling us what you actually get would be a good idea

williamn · 25th May 2009, 20:59

7pm seems very early to stop serving dinner to me, I would say it should continue to eight at least.

Richard Armstrong · 25th May 2009, 21:26

Great idea!

mathmo · 25th May 2009, 23:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosscbrown

I'm really tempted to put together a site detailing the perks of First Class across all the TOCs for reference. Good idea, or not?

Another vote for this! Good idea!

ajax103 · 26th May 2009, 09:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by rosscbrown

I'm really tempted to put together a site detailing the perks of First Class across all the TOCs for reference. Good idea, or not?

I would most certainly would want a copy of it.

25th May 2009, 17:44	#1
ChrisTheRef PTE Challenge Organiser Chief Executive Join Date: 15 Apr 2009 Location: South Liverpool Posts: 950	Evening VT First Class Travelling from Preston to MK Central on 19/06/09 on the 1958 departure (train originates at Preston and runs through to Euston) Any idea what kind of first class service I can expect to recieve? Their site is being fickle and not letting me on

25th May 2009, 19:38	#2
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,668	The all-day menu consists of very good sandwiches, pretzles and iced gourmet muffins, all served along side hot and cold drinks, including alcohol. The sandwich selection consists of one meat/fish sandwich option, and a second vegetarian sandwich option. I hope this is of use. __________________ 13,453.64 miles * covered since 1st January 2008 * 13,226.40 miles since 1st January 2009* - updated 25/12/09 Aprox 1,813.54 miles since 1st January 2010 [very rough and out of date]

25th May 2009, 19:55	#4
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,668	VT doesn't do supper as such anymore. Are you referring to the Primo supper? If you are, it was only available on selected Pendolino Primo services, all north of Preston, so i'm afaid it wouldn't be offered on a Preston to Euston service. The Evening Meal offer is available on selected trains departing their originating station between around 16:00 and 19:00 every weekday. (excluding bank holidays etc) I would politely guide you towards VT timetables, to see which services offer the evening meal if you are interested, but the VT website appears to be down at the moment.. __________________ 13,453.64 miles * covered since 1st January 2008 * 13,226.40 miles since 1st January 2009* - updated 25/12/09 Aprox 1,813.54 miles since 1st January 2010 [very rough and out of date]

25th May 2009, 20:10	#6
voyagerdude220 TOC Owner Join Date: 13 Oct 2005 Posts: 1,668	I'd certainly go for it.. There again, that's probably just me __________________ 13,453.64 miles * covered since 1st January 2008 * 13,226.40 miles since 1st January 2009* - updated 25/12/09 Aprox 1,813.54 miles since 1st January 2010 [very rough and out of date]

25th May 2009, 21:26	#10
Richard Armstrong TOC Owner Join Date: 8 Jun 2005 Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire Posts: 1,901	Great idea! __________________ Richard Why not have a look at my photo site at: www.richard-armstrong.fotopic.net or video site: www.freewebs.com/railatestuk

25th May 2009, 19:50	#3
ChrisTheRef PTE Challenge Organiser Chief Executive Join Date: 15 Apr 2009 Location: South Liverpool Posts: 950	Does anyone know when the supper service kicks in?

25th May 2009, 20:09	#5
rosscbrown Gateline Assistant Join Date: 6 Nov 2008 Posts: 86	I'm really tempted to put together a site detailing the perks of First Class across all the TOCs for reference. Good idea, or not?

25th May 2009, 20:59	#9
williamn Ticket Seller Join Date: 22 May 2008 Posts: 195	7pm seems very early to stop serving dinner to me, I would say it should continue to eight at least.