Recent content by 38Cto15E

james, I am thinking of trying Lumo West Coast in the next few weeks and I have been trying making dummy bookings on the Lumo web site. The first time I was able to choose my seat but on trying it today the change seat option is greyed out. Do you know what the score is regarding this, I would...

I have been known to have spent time watching train ops at this location. Network did well to get the car back to the crossing, maybe they summoned one of those Merc type rail/road thingies. One time I was there and the barriers came down, I got my camera out and nothing happened rail wise...

Didn't the defunct Standard class buffet take up quite a bit of room on the Meridian's?

I have read on the forums that many 5 car sets on the MML are full and standing, that is why.

In time will EMR have any 7 car Aurora sets or will everything be 5 car because of the platform length at St Pancras.

Is it still planned to borrow some Voyagers for a short period?

It's going to be fun for returning LNER passengers at St Pancras, they'll be queueing back to Kings Cross. :)

At times, with all the walking and queue's at St Pancras you could do with using the Loo even before you board the 222. :)

This problem isn't getting any better is it? Get the new Transport Minister to request 2/3 or 4 Azuma 5 cars from LNER and get a couple of 225 sets to replace them on the ECML. OK I do know it is not that simple but it is not totally unreasonable.

Do we not have a strategic Reserve at Crewe or Carnforth we can call on? :)

I have an idea that the powers that be wanted to create a station frontage similar to Sheffield where people can sit down for snack, do some shopping at M&S etc, it is a very nice area leading out into the City. However, at Leicester, when the new station frontage is open the footfall into the...

Nothing life changing, but the wife and I are booked on the 1112 hrs Leicester to St Pancras next week to celebrate my 80th in London. This train seems to be cancelled at the moment, I will monitor closely next week, and just in case I will get to LEI in time for the 1102. Our tickets are First...

Thanks apinnard, what is the fastest possible time with a clear run to Leicester?

Perhaps that is why the Meridians are being sent to Scotland, A/C will not be required so much up there. :)

AS OP, thank you members for all of your helpful replies. I am taking a free SP Avanti Club return from Euston to Glasgow and I was just inquisitive with my original question. I also have free Lounge access at Euston so I can get a bit from there and buy some goodies from M&S or whoever. It...