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« Reply #1275 on: October 15, 2017, 13:14:32 » |
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An improved 1st Class complimentary offering from Monday 16th October 2917.
Attached is the new menu.
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JayMac
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« Reply #1276 on: October 15, 2017, 13:19:43 » |
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I of course meant 2017. Besides, 16/10/2917 is a Saturday.  That said, delays are nothing new with GWR▸ .  |
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
- Sir Terry Pratchett.
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« Reply #1277 on: October 15, 2017, 13:21:36 » |
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I suspect some members were salivating over the prospect of drinking some 900 year old port.....
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ChrisB
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« Reply #1278 on: October 15, 2017, 13:36:54 » |
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An improved 1st Class complimentary offering from Monday 16th October 2017.
Attached is the new menu. Still a long way to go to meet Virgin's offering, on either route. But getting closer, for sure. Reading the notes at the bottom, seems like they'll be rotating menus? |
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JayMac
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« Reply #1279 on: October 15, 2017, 13:48:08 » |
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Let's hope it's a move toward a fuller service in 1st Class. Perhaps some hot options and more Pullman services once the IETs▸ are in squadron service. It'd be a shame to see those large, well equipped kitchens in the Class 80x be so poorly utilised.
Can but hope. I'm sure the bidders for the next franchise will be looking carefully at the 1st Class experience.
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"Build a man a fire and he'll be warm for the rest of the day. Set a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
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« Reply #1280 on: October 15, 2017, 13:52:50 » |
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Which some might think is why the improvement is happening?
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« Reply #1281 on: October 15, 2017, 13:59:44 » |
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Yes, that is a modest improvement. Just a shame my commute only takes me from NLS to BRI» these days, and on the regular occasions I'll be travelling to London I can't justify an extra £220 for an egg and cress sandwich.
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« Reply #1282 on: October 15, 2017, 15:01:54 » |
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An improved 1st Class complimentary offering from Monday 16th October 2917.
Attached is the new menu.
The first impressions of that menu are that there's no mention of Hot Chocolate  which I assume has been killed off again. Secondly I'm not sure just adding a sandwich to the offering is going to make up for the new seats and decor. However I will reserve judgement until I actually try the service. |
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« Reply #1283 on: October 15, 2017, 15:55:40 » |
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Nothing much for people like me who have to eat low carb. I suppose I could have the sandwich filling and throw away the bread. Breakfast worse, depending on what fruit is on offer. Why not offer a selection of cheeses or even simply nuts ...
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ChrisB
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« Reply #1284 on: October 15, 2017, 16:41:46 » |
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There are just so many dietary requirements these days that I do symphathise with the providers....maybe £5 off & cater personally option?
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« Reply #1285 on: October 15, 2017, 17:55:23 » |
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It's a total non issue for most people. Ask 100 1st class customers whether food is a factor in their decision to travel 1st class & I reckon you could count those who answer "Yes" in single figures.
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« Reply #1286 on: October 15, 2017, 18:22:01 » |
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I am not that interested in limited free food offers in first class.
However availability of the Pullman, and priority in use of same, is a major factor in my decision to go first.
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A proper intercity train has a minimum of 8 coaches, gangwayed throughout, with first at one end, and a full sized buffet car between first and standard.
It has space for cycles, surfboards,luggage etc.
A 5 car DMU▸ is not a proper inter-city train. The 5+5 and 9 car DMUs are almost as bad.
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« Reply #1287 on: October 15, 2017, 18:33:20 » |
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I am not that interested in limited free food offers in first class.
However availability of the Pullman, and priority in use of same, is a major factor in my decision to go first.
As I stated, there will be a handful of people for whom it is a consideration, but for the most it is largely irrelevant. |
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« Reply #1288 on: October 15, 2017, 19:09:15 » |
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It's a total non issue for most people. Ask 100 1st class customers whether food is a factor in their decision to travel 1st class & I reckon you could count those who answer "Yes" in single figures.
I agree with you on the High Speed Trains ( HST▸ ) as it is a much nicer experience than standard. It's possibly more of a factor on the IET▸ given that there are fewer and less attractive looking (to me at any rate) seats/carriages. Edit: VickiS - Clarifying Acronym |
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ChrisB
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« Reply #1289 on: October 15, 2017, 19:13:41 » |
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There are more seats owing to longer carriages?
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