Class 387 to Cardiff

Noggin

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Re: Class 387 to Cardiff

« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2023, 19:09:15 »

I'd suggest that if one is an off-peak leisure traveller with baggage and a trip of less than 2 hours then something like a 387 is indeed probably going to be more comfortable - plenty of space for baggage, friends & family etc.

As a commuter/business traveller however, an airline seat with a tray table for a laptop and a power point is generally more useful if I'm going to be more than 30 mins


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Richard Fairhurst

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Re: Class 387 to Cardiff

« Reply #31 on: July 26, 2023, 15:05:52 »

I think what you're saying is that the IETs^▸ are better commuter trains and the 387s are better intercity trains? Wink


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broadgage

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Re: Class 387 to Cardiff

« Reply #32 on: July 28, 2023, 07:01:00 »

Quote from: Richard Fairhurst on July 26, 2023, 15:05:52

I think what you're saying is that the IETs^▸ are better trains and the 387s are -------------- Wink

fixed it for you.


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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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