I can’t help but feel that 5-coach sets would be pretty useful at the moment. With the first class coach completely closed off to passengers and the number of people travelling going up, that’s a lot of space not going to use (though I know it’s meant for staff travellers). Since even now we’re not seeing all the HST sets in service at one time, could it be possible to temporarily create five-coach sets from the 4-cars not being used? (Unlikely I know, but possible?)
Also, is there any word on catering return to ScotRail? Perhaps buffet only with Perspex screens like Avanti or with passengers called by coach like LNER?