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I have noticed quite a big change in the way they make the fares available. Basically there is a lot more variation now with some prices going up fast after tickets are released and others remaining static.
I think they must have changed the modelling they use to determine which are busy...
The specification indicates it is essential for various catering options to be possible. I imagine this leaves a lot of felxibility later on to decide whether it will actually happen.
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/rail/pi/iep/iepinvitationtotender/ieptraintechnicalspecifi.pdf
Basic advantages of first class (particularly important on the horrendously busy trains where these basics aren't available in standard):
- you get a seat, and the seat always has plenty of legroom and a table
- you can get to your seat without stress
- you have plenty of room to store...
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