Recent content by Sean_

They're lovely trains, mainly because at the time they were specified to feel 'more HST than DMU' and they really do! Internally they look like a well refurbished Mk3, hopefully the IEP will look something like a class 180. Only problem with them is of course the reliability and underfloor...

As long as you have the option to avoid underfloor engines by moving coaches, all is good. I'm sure that if they aren't tilt-profile they'll be at least as comfortable as the class 444s. Don't think we're going to have another voyager on our hands, and the underfloor engines will only be on for...

158s are far more comfortable than voyagers, shame the 158s can only do 90mph though. The one reason i prefer AXC over VXC is simply the option to use an HST, i avoid voyagers like the plague due to the noise, lack of personal space and horrible seating. However obviously VXC had the advantage...

The 377s are fine trains, however comfort-wise they don't come close to the 442s. It's lovely to board a Mk3 now at East Croydon, first Inter-City standard trains to call there since the end of the Virgin 47's i think? Unless you count Voyagers... I went down to London a few weeks back...

I have been on a class 175 from Birmingham New Street to Smethwick Galton Bridge on a weekday in the last 3 months, very occasionally they'll sub a 158 with a 175. As nice as it is to have a lovely comfortable 175 now and again, it is only two or three coaches as opposed to the six-coach 158 you...