Do East Coast and/or Cross Country provide food on the weekend service?
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I always get the operators mixed up, but I don't think so - not free at least.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishing -
East coast will do, my preferred service to Edinburgh in the mornings.
The tea stinks though. Horrible stuff.Comment
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XC is tulip, east coast is alright."A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It’s the s*** that happens while you’re waiting for moments that never come." -- Lester FreamonComment
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It's just sandwiches and crisps on East Coast though - not the full hot meal service that you get during the week. No free booze either, which you get on the weekday service.Comment
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OTOH weekend 1st is often a lot cheaper and I reckon worth it just to escape the pandemonium in cattle class.Originally posted by MaryPoppinsI'd still not breastfeed a naziOriginally posted by vetranUrine is quite nourishingComment
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Better than nothingOriginally posted by cybersquatter View PostIt's just sandwiches and crisps on East Coast though - not the full hot meal service that you get during the week. No free booze either, which you get on the weekday service.
And I'll need to save my strength for the evening anywayCoffee's for closersComment
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