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Author Topic: No more catering on NX trains?  (Read 5016 times)
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« Reply #15 on: March 02, 2009, 02:50:21 »

One interesting point - Xc is trying to get rid of catering.

They have stated that in order to increase the amount of seating, they are removing the shops from the Voyagers and have already removed the catering coaches from their HSTs (High Speed Train) and intend only to provide a trolley service.

The coffee from the trolley is foul. and the passenger numbers standing and sitting in the corridors are so great that the trolley can not move down the train.  Net result - no income from catering and therefore removal in a couple of years time.   Why is it blindingly obvious to me, but not to Xc? 
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« Reply #16 on: March 02, 2009, 17:01:51 »

Going slightly off topic, and I know this is going to blow up in my face... Undecided

I don't mind the daily mail, I find it really easy to read compared to my usual complimentary copy of The Times. I find a good paper has text which is straight to the point, gives you sufficient information, and a funny picture for brownie points Grin

Which I think the mail does rather well, but you are right, it can be a bit erm... inaccurate and harsh towards certain groups/organisations Wink
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