So, after travelling on a grand Central service a few days ago, I couldn't help but notice the general poor state of the 180s since the refurb. As per usual, the lino flooring down the aisle was a dirty brown colour, the seat padding a total mess and general seating position uncomfortable. I think the GC 180s are probably one of the few units to come out of a refurb worse than they went in (topic idea anyone)?
However, that's not my main gripe. As I'm sat on a full and standing unit, I'm surrounded by large, bright orange posters telling me to keep my distance and wear face coverings. A very critical 8 seats at the end of the unit are still needlessly taped out as staff only. It just adds to the general atmosphere on GC of being a budget, volunteer group-esque operation with lacking professionalism (which is a real shame as they really used to be one of the best on the East coast).
Is there a reason Grand Central feel the need to tape out these seats and not remove these posters? I think they're the only operator still removing an area of the train from passenger use.
However, that's not my main gripe. As I'm sat on a full and standing unit, I'm surrounded by large, bright orange posters telling me to keep my distance and wear face coverings. A very critical 8 seats at the end of the unit are still needlessly taped out as staff only. It just adds to the general atmosphere on GC of being a budget, volunteer group-esque operation with lacking professionalism (which is a real shame as they really used to be one of the best on the East coast).
Is there a reason Grand Central feel the need to tape out these seats and not remove these posters? I think they're the only operator still removing an area of the train from passenger use.