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Yeah the London Midland 1st class isn't really much. Less than half a cabins length of slightly more comfortable seating.. And maybe curtains, I can't remember if there are curtains or not.
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London Midland are just commuter trains really. The first class will just be a pointless little section and the only perk you will get will be a table.
If you are planning to work on the train it might be worth it, but otherwise don't bother.
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I found their first class to be not much different to Virgin's standard class. Not even a free drink
Most of all, watch out for how 30+ of their trains per day are getting cancelled because of driver shortages
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I'm fairly sure London Midland's first class is four seats abreast commuter-style first class, whereas Virgin is 3 seats abreast intercity style.
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Why not take a couple of butties and a thermos flask anyway?Originally posted by Gruffalo View Post... but how grim is their version of First Class - Eg, so I get any brekkie of any description, or should I take a buttie?
In fact why not drive to a B&B outside London, have a good night's kip and a nice cooked breakfast, then commute in by Tube the next morning?
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You really must be living a sad life if you get excited about breakfast in a first class train.
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We got a telephone in our house (dead posh we are). If you are equally posh, why not phone them up?
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I wouldn't expect to get fed on London Midland to be honest. If you want feeding, travel via Virgin Trains.Originally posted by Gruffalo View PostAny experiences?
Going to a conference in a couple of weeks - Train return to London from Wilmslow was around 150 standard, so driving to Crewe for the 5:18am train with London Midland as just 18 quid first class.
Takes an hour extra hence the early start I guess, but how grim is their version of First Class - Eg, so I get any brekkie of any description, or should I take a buttie?
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London Midland first Class
Any experiences?
Going to a conference in a couple of weeks - Train return to London from Wilmslow was around 150 standard, so driving to Crewe for the 5:18am train with London Midland as just 18 quid first class.
Takes an hour extra hence the early start I guess, but how grim is their version of First Class - Eg, so I get any brekkie of any description, or should I take a buttie?Tags: None
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