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Looks like Branson still fancies having the ECML as well if NXEC can't continue.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2009/feb/03/rail-national-express-virgin
Personally, I've found the NXEC has somewhat improved since the GNER days. More advance tickets available, free wifi in standard, and...
Had a Super Saver to Birmingham NS, tried getting out of Euston on Thursday only to find an Emergency service of one train on the hour calling at everywhere between Euston and Northampton.
At that point it hadn't been confirmed Virgin were accepting LM tickets, so I boarded the 16:00 departure...
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