Transport for Wales - Pot Noodles from the trolley?

[tfw756rider]

I was on a Cambrian 158 just now, and I overheard someone saying that the trolley now serves Pot Noodles, and that it makes sense, because they already have the hot water. I didn't see this, but I do think it's kind of a genius idea to have some sort of "hot food"!

 

[Starmill]

The ScotRail trolley always used to serve instant cup soup! Clever stuff.

 

[tfw756rider]

The ScotRail trolley always used to serve instant cup soup! Clever stuff.

To be honest, I did have a feeling the general idea may not have been new

 

[Lewisham2221]

Subject to availability, but yes, Pot Noodles and "instant" porridge pots are now stocked (the porridge pots have been around for a while longer). As you say, the hot water is already there, and it offers something warm and slightly more substantial than crisps/biscuits/confectionery

 

[Bletchleyite]

Great idea, though I'd be tempted, given the likely prices, to go for the premium ones like the Itsu cups rather than actual pot noodles!

 

[LucyP]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned.

 

[185143]

Subject to availability, but yes, Pot Noodles and "instant" porridge pots are now stocked (the porridge pots have been around for a while longer). As you say, the hot water is already there, and it offers something warm and slightly more substantial than crisps/biscuits/confectionery

I was walking to get the train home one Saturday night carrying a pot noodle I'd made in the depot.

Judging by the amount of inebriated passengers who I heard say something along the lines of "how the f*** has someone got a pot noodle HERE??", I suspect a lot of TOCs are missing out big time sales wise! Lager and a pot noodle for £6 or so, for example, would surely be a money maker.

 

[tfw756rider]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned.

What would your alternative be? @Bletchleyite mentioned Itsu, but would that be acceptable for you?

 

[Falcon1200]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned.

Have you tried them all?!! Not every day, or even every week, but occasionally I love a Bombay Bad Boy (that is variety of Pot Noodle BTW).

 

[james_the_xv]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned.

Or quite a useful thing to have in the kitchen cupboard/work locker for a quick fairly substantial hot meal if you're in a rush. Consumed in moderation (like anything) it's fine.

Should we be banning everything that can bad for you? Where would you draw the line?

 

[Travelmonkey]

had one on the 30th dec, it was alright but they charge £2 for it. definatley disapointed i had a 197 set swapped in rather than loco with propper dinning,

 

[Travelmonkey]

I was walking to get the train home one Saturday night carrying a pot noodle I'd made in the depot.

Judging by the amount of inebriated passengers who I heard say something along the lines of "how the f*** has someone got a pot noodle HERE??", I suspect a lot of TOCs are missing out big time sales wise! Lager and a pot noodle for £6 or so, for example, would surely be a money maker.

I had my one with a can of fanta although a larger would be good, deffinately not healthy but it's the best I could get at the time. (TFW offer Beef (I had that), Curry or chicken & mushroom) it gives choice. and we ain't being forced to buy them.

 

[Bletchleyite]

had one on the 30th dec, it was alright but they charge £2 for it. definatley disapointed i had a 197 set swapped in rather than loco with propper dinning,

Two quid sounds very reasonable. And because they don't go off it means they can do food of sorts once the sandwiches are gone.

 

[Lewisham2221]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned

They're not perfect, but yes, in comparison to the other options available (Haribo, KitKat, Mini Cheddars, biscuits, crisps etc) they are both a. Hot and b. Food. Nobody's trying to claim that it's a hearty, healthy or nutritious meal.

 

[Starmill]

You can also do this yourself by bringing your own preferred brand of instant noodle cup and asking politely if they have a hot water option on the till. I've done it myself by buying a cup of tea but asking for the teabag to be put separately to the water too, then tipping it in. You do have to remember a spoon from home if you want to take advantage of that though.

 

[Starmill]

They're not perfect, but yes, in comparison to the other options available (Haribo, KitKat, Mini Cheddars, biscuits, crisps etc) they are both a. Hot and b. Food. Nobody's trying to claim that it's a hearty, healthy or nutritious meal.

As quick take away food goes they're not any different really from what you get from Greggs say are they. Better to have something to eat than nothing at all.

 

[Travelmonkey]

Two quid sounds very reasonable. And because they don't go off it means they can do food of sorts once the sandwiches are gone.

It was nice but I was looking forward to a pullman style meal, only concelation is it was the "made in wales" unit my friend group and me effectionatley call Stickers. I do like that there is catering options on TFW even on the basic DMUs it is one cost other TOCs have slashed.

 

[m0ffy]

Pot Noodles are mined in Crumlin, so good on TFW for supporting the last miners in Wales.

Obscure ad references aside, I think this is a good, passenger friendly, idea.

 

[WolvertonWorks]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned.

"What not to eat" with Prof Tim Spector on Channel 4 on Tuesday evening filled a bath with a year's supply of the pot noodles. The father in the family they were trying to help eat healthily regularly ate them. Needless to say they are no longer his regular "lunch" when he's working night shift

 

[Russel]

Pot Noodles are "hot food"? I would call them an inedible, ultra processed snack that are full of salt that should be banned.

They may be UPF rubbish, I agree, but every now and again they really hit the spot, with a slice of bread and butter to mop up the sauce!

 

[tfw756rider]

For the record, I can't remember the last time I actually ate one - I'm guessing several years.

 

[Russel]

For the record, I can't remember the last time I actually ate one - I'm guessing several years.

Same, but now I really fancy one.

 

[tfw756rider]

Same, but now I really fancy one.

Not going to lie, @Travelmonkey has kind of tempted me, even at that price - this isn't just a Pot Noodle, this is a 197 Pot Noodle

 

[jupiter]

i hope we can agree that one thing they are not, is food. They are a science lab chemical experiment designed to make people money. Clearly they don’t “go off”. They’re a bunch of chemicals and almost certainly do more harm than good.

 

[trainswitheddy]

They’re a bunch of chemicals

Really hate to be THAT guy...and this is getting incredibly off topic but...what do you think water is?

 

[Acathater]

I don't think this is new.
I'm sure this was tried years ago back in the 1970s or 80s

 

[Travelmonkey]

Not going to lie, @Travelmonkey has kind of tempted me, even at that price - this isn't just a Pot Noodle, this is a 197 Pot Noodle

Mr Udd with mediocare food anyone , I find the lack of a table in the 197 acessibility space more annoying especially as gaurd came round on ticket check as my hands were full,

 

[Topological]

This is a good idea, well done to TfW.

Could they sell you boiling water? Then you can bring your own flavours too. There are some excellent instant noodles to be found in supermarkets these days.

Could also start stocking self-heating technology. There are many dishes out there.

Alt text: Self heating kung pao chicken and rice.

 

[30907]

Going upmarket for a moment

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tfw.wales

only has an all-day "bites" menu.

Presumably they've got a new dining menu and not got around to uploading it? - I hope!

 

[Travelmonkey]

I do want to try one of their dining trains. anyone know about the acessibility with them it's hard to work out with a mix of ex VTEC or GC sets,