All Line Rover
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I was under the impression that Chiltern Railways does not offer first class accommodation, except a 'Business Zone' on a small number of trains between Birmingham and Marylebone.
Would anyone therefore be able to explain why every train between Banbury and Marylebone - including those which start/terminate at Banbury - have first class accommodation (according to National Rail Enquiries) for which first class tickets are sold?
Also, much as Chiltern is praised for having low fares, £13.1k for a Travelcard? They're having a laugh! Portsmouth to Waterloo (same distance) is £9.4k. Even Rugby to Euston (a considerably longer distance but a faster journey, on better and longer electric trains and with a complimentary breakfast and dinner every weekday) is 'only' £13.7k.
Would anyone therefore be able to explain why every train between Banbury and Marylebone - including those which start/terminate at Banbury - have first class accommodation (according to National Rail Enquiries) for which first class tickets are sold?
Also, much as Chiltern is praised for having low fares, £13.1k for a Travelcard? They're having a laugh! Portsmouth to Waterloo (same distance) is £9.4k. Even Rugby to Euston (a considerably longer distance but a faster journey, on better and longer electric trains and with a complimentary breakfast and dinner every weekday) is 'only' £13.7k.