I’ve never yet seen a Mk5 cabin with the top bunk stowed (and I’ve booked single occupancy each time) though, so presumably they don’t usually bother doing this?
50% of my journeys had the top bunk stowed....
That's sad to hear that the sociable atmosphere of the lounge car has been lost. I wonder if it will find itself a new balance with time though.
It's probably something that could be influenced quite a bit by things like lighting level - if anyone involved with managing the train were to take an interest in such things.
The sociable atmosphere of the lounge car has not been lost. Both my trips on the new stock were extremely sociable, and I was travelling solo.