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Yesterday I took a trip down to Cardiff from New Street with Arriva XC. New Street was as always awful with platform alterations and with several delays. Although mine to Cardiff turned up on time with 170637 (I think) in charge. I sat in coach C and I must say that these units aren't being well looked after. The roof panels were very dirty and one of the lights broken. The remaining lights were very dim. However the rest of the trip was fine with a quiet, quick trip to Cardiff. On the way back things weren't so good. Me and my Dad had seats reserved both ways and on boarding the return journey on 170112 there were none of the tickets placed. We had to politely move two people who didn't know the seats weren't reserved. The train was only two cars and it was pretty busy but luckily everyone did get a seat. Finally the most frustating thing was that there were no bins at all! I looked for a bin with a fellow passenger and I was only to be told by the Catering person that there were none. She said to just leave it on the table for the cleaner.
So in conclusion the actual journey was quick and relatively well priced. However XC really need to look after their 170s as they aren't looking anywhere near as good as the 170s with London Midland.
So in conclusion the actual journey was quick and relatively well priced. However XC really need to look after their 170s as they aren't looking anywhere near as good as the 170s with London Midland.