XC Voyager Toilet Branding

[1e10]

Looks like the Voyagers are getting some new vinyl in the toilets!

 

[superalbs]

I just don't understand why they think I needed to know that.

 

[185143]

I just don't understand why they think I needed to know that.

You don't NEED to know it, but if sat having a dump-it looks nicer than a plain plastic wall.

I don't smoke or vape. I never have, and never intend to. Yet I am consistently told both in signage and announcements I cannot do this on stations/trains/trams/buses/airports/planes ect...

 

[Clip]

I just don't understand why they think I needed to know that.

I didnt need to know it but now i do im happy with what i have learnt

 

[MidnightFlyer]

First saw this a couple of weeks ago advertising Plymouth by means of a photo of the Royal Albert Bridge looking out onto... Saltash, Cornwall. The snazzy fact that went with it was that about three dozen other Plymouths exist the world over, but none are as good as the Devon one. I dread to think how bleak the rest must be if that is the case.

That said mind, it does brighten the place up, much in the same way similar measures have worked for other Tocs.

 

[superalbs]

That said mind, it does brighten the place up, much in the same way similar measures have worked for other Tocs.

As long as the facts aren't read out to me I guess!

 

[Bletchleyite]

I quite like this bog-vinylling lark, it makes what is quite a drab and unpleasant room much less so.

I forget which TOC did it, but I quite like the one that vinylled a finest Thomas Crapper onto the back wall.

 

[takno]

Looks quite nice. Definitely better than the utterly unhinged Virgin toilet announcements

 

[AlterEgo]

The etymology of “Grape Lane, York” would be a much more interesting tidbit of knowledge.

 

[fgwrich]

Fact or no fact, I'm more impressed that XC is showing some attention to the miss-treated Voyager Fleet at last! Well done XC, something more interesting to look at than a vandalised plastic wall.

 

[jon0844]

I just don't understand why they think I needed to know that.

Would I be right in thinking there will be a different message in each one? Will that mean spotters having to board trains to take photos of each toilet?!

 

[Bletchleyite]

The etymology of “Grape Lane, York” would be a much more interesting tidbit of knowledge.

Perhaps more relevant for the privacy of the facility, too. Erm.

 

[Mordac]

I quite like this bog-vinylling lark, it makes what is quite a drab and unpleasant room much less so.

I forget which TOC did it, but I quite like the one that vinylled a finest Thomas Crapper onto the back wall.

I think that was Eurostar.

 

[Bletchleyite]

I think that was Eurostar.

Ah yes, now you mention it it was indeed. I think they did it first?

Great idea, though. It also reduces the likelihood of petty vandalism - a big area of grey panel with no CCTV is like a red rag to a bull at times.

 

[Pete_uk]

Interesting facts about toilets would be good.

 

[route:oxford]

"Whip ma whop..."

Phonetically, it sounds like an insult to italians.

 

[Bletchleyite]

Interesting facts about toilets would be good.

That would fit with the Eurostar Thomas Crapper thing.

Whatever it is, it's a good idea - it really cheers up the usually quite grim "smallest room" and reduces vandalism.

 

[DarloRich]

I just don't understand why they think I needed to know that.

you don't need to know that - but it does make leaving a deposit a slightly less dull and unpleasant experience, brightens up an otherwise boring plastic box and gives you something to look at while delivering.

 

[Doctor Fegg]

Shame about the surplus comma though...

 

[AlexNL]

Shame about the surplus comma though...

That depends on the copywriter's intentions. The comma joins two separate statements in one sentence.

Another way of writing could have been: "The shortest street in York. It also has the longest name."

I do like these sort of adornments to toilets and other flat surfaces on trains. It makes a train appear less dull and it makes for a less attractive surface for graffiti "artists".

 

[Parallel]

I wonder if the XC 170s will also receive toilet posters featuring Newport, Coleshill Parkway & Tamworth.

In all seriousness, I quite like that.

 

[backontrack]

That's rather nice I think. I imagine that Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leamington and Exeter would also be well suited to that sort of cityscape - and they are also the cathedrals at Ely and Peterborough.

 

[Minilad]

The etymology of “Grape Lane, York” would be a much more interesting tidbit of knowledge.

I bet Donald Trump knows all about it

 

[SaveECRewards]

Have any of these been fitted to the XC HSTs?

I quite like the vinyls on the VTEC trains that have the Virgin balloon flying over a landscape. However, I've noticed a few times the balloon comes under attack by someone with a permanent marker or even on a couple of occasions they've used a sharp object to cut the logo out of the vinyl. I've talked to guards and they've seen similar things, apparently it got worse when Branson was in the press for taking legal action against some NHS trusts.

So vandalism to these can still occur, some people will vandalise anything. Virgin made an easy target by 'political' vandals, does XC evoke such strong feelings?

 

[1e10]

Have any of these been fitted to the XC HSTs?

I think I've covered all four XC HST sets in service over the past few weeks and haven't seen any vinyls in bathrooms.

Still plenty of Voyagers about without the vinyls too.

Captured this Plymouth vinyl a few weeks ago. My favourite so far!

 

[Rail Blues]

The etymology of “Grape Lane, York” would be a much more interesting tidbit of knowledge.

Indeed. Similar to Threadneedle st

 

[Pete_uk]

'Here I sit broken hearted,
Came to s*** but only farted'

 

[221129]

I believe there are only 5 or 6 of them at the moment. No HSTs or 170s have been done.

 

[NickBucks]

Shame they cannot do anything about the odours permeating the saloons. Travelled on Voyagers from Oxford to Bournemouth and back today. The smell is obvious as soon as you get on board.

 

[ShwervinMervin]

As long as the facts aren't read out to me I guess!

Imagine Virgin Trains