Perhaps because the ECML is a 125mph railway and the MML is 100mph in most places with some limited running in excess of that speed? As for Wi-Fi as has been mentioned it's been rolled out across their whole MML fleet.
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EMT HST service train used by Queen
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Perhaps because the ECML is a 125mph railway and the MML is 100mph in most places with some limited running in excess of that speed? As for Wi-Fi as has been mentioned it's been rolled out across their whole MML fleet.
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At least one of the EMT HSTs I was in yesterday was labelled up as having WIFI, might have given it a whirl if I'd had the computer with me.
When I arrived in Derby yesterday (Wed) morning, I noticed that there was an EMT HST being hand cleaned with hoses, sponges and brushes in the depot yard. I counted 5 men doing the job, plus a 6th wandering with a clipboard.
I can now see why EMT put so much manpower into cleaning a train now - I assume it was this set being given the Royal treatment.
I can now see why EMT put so much manpower into cleaning a train now - I assume it was this set being given the Royal treatment.
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Dosn't one often travel with FCC in a 365 (with one of the first class compartments reserved?)
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Yes and I expect they had to do something similar with the train crew.
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Quite a cheap day out travelling super off peak with Senior railcard. Just the lovely Kate having to pay up
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Tempted to say, "what passengers"?
Surprised they allow them.
Surprised they allow them.
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I hope she had a valid ticket.
Can just picture this conversation!!!!
"Yes Madam, I know that person on that note looks like you but your ticket is still not valid. You don't want to pay? fine, here is a pen and paper, can I please have your full name, occupation, date of birth and address. Thank you"
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wonder if she had to walk past any to have a royal poo?
Can just picture this conversation!!!!
"Yes Madam, I know that person on that note looks like you but your ticket is still not valid. You don't want to pay? fine, here is a pen and paper, can I please have your full name, occupation, date of birth and address. Thank you"
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wonder if she had to walk past any to have a royal poo?
asylumxl
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With MK3 toilets there will be some Royal feces somewhere on the MML then.
Why? She travelled on a public train and its not the first time.
I bet they were the shiniest toilets other customers had ever seen on that service.
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Surprised the royal bangers and mash (will she use paper or will ones Butler do the dirty deed?) have not been scooped up and sold to rich Americans as a souvenier
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Imagine if she'd used the Victoria Line from Green Park to St Pancras...
"One has to take a two-mile walk to touch one's Oyster out? Good grief! Where is my horse?"
"Would the Queen in the pink coat please not obstruct the doors..."
"One has to take a two-mile walk to touch one's Oyster out? Good grief! Where is my horse?"
"Would the Queen in the pink coat please not obstruct the doors..."
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She, as stated earlier, is a regular traveller even using her Senior Railcard on the Kings Lynn route. I travelled a few weeks back & the rear first class was out of public use on the SuO 14.15 ex-Kgx. Turned out to be Prince Harry en-route to Newmarket. He even used the then NXEA local for his onward travel.
The Queen has also in the last few years travelled on the 17.00 Liverpool St Norwich as far as Ipswich. Only trouble was that she was allocated half of coack K (rear coach) which caused 1st class overcrowding on this busy peak train.
The Queen has also in the last few years travelled on the 17.00 Liverpool St Norwich as far as Ipswich. Only trouble was that she was allocated half of coack K (rear coach) which caused 1st class overcrowding on this busy peak train.
I was thinking other 1st class passengers could of been told to get off and wait for the next train.
DarloRich
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i think they will have just sealed of a carriage for the royal party
One can't get a super off-peak in 1st!
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So Kate does'nt have a YP railcard? Hope she paid the full fare otherwise she will be facing a TIR
So Kate does'nt have a YP railcard? Hope she paid the full fare otherwise she will be facing a TIR
Isn't she 29?
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First Class walk-up fares aren't eligible for YP discount anyway 
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Isn't she 29?
That shows how much I care about them!
She may be a mature student of course!
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First Class walk-up fares aren't eligible for YP discount anyway
That is true, but 1st class walk on fares are actually displayed on our machines. So if the Guard was not familiar with that rule and somebody asked for a 1st class fare than it may (erronously) be sold!
If I'm paying for first class, I want longer to get my money's worth !
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I hope they paid at least the cost of every seat in the carriage.
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I see what you mean, but for 95% of the people paying for FOR/FOS tickets, the shorter the journey, the better.
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Quite true - they must have more money than sense
Or more likely a company expense account!
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