RailUK First Class Lounge Guide

[Ascot]

Manchester to Stockport VT only tickets do indeed work in the Manchester lounge. Had no issues, no second looks and no comments.

EDIT: To add salt to the wound I've been here since 10:45 and plan on leaving at 12:45 for my train, I've been allowed to hop out to M&S to get a meal deal while the host looks after my stuff, I've asked and been allowed to eat the meal deal and I've got them to check my XC train status with a smile and a laugh. I genuinely think it's how people handle and approach the situation as they do have a right to refuse access.

 

[island]

I genuinely think it's how people handle and approach the situation as they do have a right to refuse access.

Why do they have a right to refuse access to someone with a valid first-class ticket departing that station?

 

[Ascot]

Why do they have a right to refuse access to someone with a valid first-class ticket departing that station?

Disruptive etc...

 

[Butts]

With the Virgin Lounges am I correct in the assumption that you are able to access them on the conclusion of your journey as well as the start.

On a return journey from Birmingham to Euston you could access them on four occasions during one day

 

[MidnightFlyer]

Or a Coventry-Birmingham Intl Day Return

I think they are valid on BoJs also, so a Wolves-Coventry return could get you in up to eight times?

 

[Butts]

Or a Coventry-Birmingham Intl Day Return

I think they are valid on BoJs also, so a Wolves-Coventry return could get you in up to eight times?

A "scounging marathon" - you could open your own lounge on the train "recycling" the products

 

[Ascot]

You can also buy a Wolves to Cov 1ST monthly season ticket for £119.90 and have in effect an "anytime walk-in lounge pass" for the West Midlands.

 

[Butts]

You can also buy a Wolves to Cov 1ST season ticket for £119.90 and have in effect a "lounge pass" for the West Midlands.

For a year or a month ??

 

[Ascot]

For a year or a month ??

1 Month, a year is £1,248.

 

[transportphoto]

For a year or a month ??

The £119.50 is one month

TP

 

[Butts]

1 Month, a year is £1,248.

Thats quite reasonable £25 per week considering you would get a paper and coffee which has got to be worth £10 per week (Mon-Fri) and a seat.

Ten lounge accesses as well.

 

[Ascot]

Is the old SWT lounge at Southampton Airport Parkway still going or has that been mothballed?

 

[Seacook]

1 Month, a year is £1,248.

A Network West Midlands annual season ticket (Bus/Rail/Metro) is £985.00.
A First Class rail upgrade is +£400, total £1385. This gives access to the lounges at WVH, BHM, BHI and COV; I checked with both VT and NWM/Centro. The rail travel covers the whole of the West Midlands and not just WVH-COV.

My new ticket with the FC upgrade starts Wednesday. I found out about this option only last month when I was checking the website to renew my season ticket.

 

[Ascot]

Little update for Greater Anglia:

- Currently maintaining the Liverpool St and Ipswich lounges
- Looking to give both lounges attention with a refresh
- Looking at Ipswich for long term improvements
- No current plans to add any more stations

Update for CrossCountry:

- The old (not very publicised) lounge on Platform 2 (ex VT one) has now gone with station refurbishment
- No agreements for XC only passengers anywhere

Generic Updates:

- Getting information on SWT to be updated in the next week or so.

 

[lyesbkz]

- The old (not very publicised) lounge on Platform 2 (ex VT one) has now gone with station refurbishment

I may be being daft, but which station is this?

 

[Ascot]

I may be being daft, but which station is this?

Oops! Edinburgh.

 

[Butts]

Oops! Edinburgh.

I had an argument with someone on here a few months ago about the very existence of this lounge at Edinburgh Waverley I knew it used to exist - you have put my mind at rest.

 

[MidnightFlyer]

I had an argument with someone on here a few months ago about the very existence of this lounge at Edinburgh Waverley I knew it used to exist - you have put my mind at rest.

That was me. I will admit I never knew it existed. It must have closed a good while back though, certainly since I've been interested in railways it hasn't been open.

 

[island]

Tomorrow I have an Advance 1st to travel from Euston to Birmingham Intl. I will use the 1st class lounge at EUS beforehand, but can I use the BHI lounge (a) on arrival and/or (b) sometime later that day?

 

[Ascot]

Tomorrow I have an Advance 1st to travel from Euston to Birmingham Intl. I will use the 1st class lounge at EUS beforehand, but can I use the BHI lounge (a) on arrival and/or (b) sometime later that day?

Of course you can use the lounge on arrival.

 

[All Line Rover]

Tomorrow I have an Advance 1st to travel from Euston to Birmingham Intl. I will use the 1st class lounge at EUS beforehand, but can I use the BHI lounge (a) on arrival and/or (b) sometime later that day?

You're unlikely to be questioned if you use the ticket later that day, either. Birmingham International uses an intercom, so it's difficult for staff to check the ticket AND reservation coupon.

(Technically, you're allowed to use the lounges for the entire day your ticket is valid anyway).

 

[Ascot]

Update from VT.

The Birmingham New St lounge will close end of the year/start of next with a temporary lounge open. A new/bigger lounge will be constructed roughly where the old one is now to be close to the "A" end and will be open within 2-3 years.

So we may have a porta-cabin for a year!


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[amcluesent]

The EC lounge at KGX is quite poor now, as the fridges and coffee machines have been removed - I guess to the new lounge opening 18 March. Thermos flask coffee and room temp cans, the telly is there still. Not worth your £5 (or 50 loyalty points) IMHO.

 

[lyesbkz]

I guess to the new lounge opening 18 March.

They're opening another new lounge at KGX !?

 

[amcluesent]

Moving the lounge to be above platform 8.

 

[Bungle73]

They're opening another new lounge at KGX !?

A replacement. It's in the new bit they've been constructing.

 

[autotank]

Could I use the lounge at Paddington if I bought a monthly season ticket from Henley-on-Thames - London Paddington that is 1st Class Eastbound only?

Sorry if this has been asked already.

 

[transportphoto]

Could I use the lounge at Paddington if I bought a monthly season ticket from Henley-on-Thames - London Paddington that is 1st Class Eastbound only?

Sorry if this has been asked already.

Yes you can, you are aware that season tickets offer unlimited travel along the valid routes in either direction, not just one way.

TP

 

[Ascot]

Could I use the lounge at Paddington if I bought a monthly season ticket from Henley-on-Thames - London Paddington that is 1st Class Eastbound only?

Sorry if this has been asked already.

If the season ticket you buy is valid on FGW services in First Class then you shouldn't have any problems in the lounge. First Eastbound only is only valid Eastbound in First Class so I'm not 100% sure if you would be allowed to use the lounge as an "arrivals" lounge.

 

[Deerfold]

Yes you can, you are aware that season tickets offer unlimited travel along the valid routes in either direction, not just one way.

TP

Apart from the First Eastbound only product that autotank has.