Mutant Lemming
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Basically, what do you get in their First Class ?
(The other week coming back from Stafford First with Virgin we saw no staff whatsoever, either serving or checking tickets and the missus had to wander down to the buffet car to get her tea - that ain't what the official blurb tells you)
Was that a weekend or bank holiday and was it a Super Voyager?
It was a Saturday and a Pendolino
Going back to Hull Trains, the weekday offering is decent. The carriage can often get busy and can have a surprisingly large number of families with young children, so it's not always that quiet. The food is edible and filling, but don't expect a three course meal. I find the seats to be comfortable with plenty of legroom. Overall, you get what you pay for, and since it costs little more than Standard Class on most services, I would pay the extra as it is a pleasant experience.
It was a Saturday and a Pendolino
Cheers, will give it a go then, though it will be a weekend.
The lack of ticket inspections is unusual, though. How will customers pay for the Weekend Upgrade!?
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Hot food is served at weekends although the choice is a little more limited than the week. I did a First return on Hull Trains over Christmas and I was really impressed. The staff were friendly and the quality of the food good. Would really recommend it, especially at some of the lower tiered advance prices, very good value.