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« on: February 06, 2010, 18:42:45 »
Not sure if this has already been posted elsewhere - but there is wonderful blog this week by a chap who has bought a one week 1st class season between the West Midlands and London - and is trying all the route options including FGW▸ (First Great Western) Pad to Reading and then XC▸ (Cross Country Trains (franchise)).

http://birmingham2london.blogspot.com/
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« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2010, 18:58:02 »
Thanks for posting that Grandsire. I've not had a chance to read it all thoroughly yet but I will.. Meanwhile sounds like the First Class lounge at Paddington was very much the favourite..
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« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2010, 19:08:24 »
Very interesting reading, thanks for the link!
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« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2010, 19:08:48 »
Yes, newly refurbished it should be really.  You'd definitely find me being soaked up in one of the leather chairs, rather than the contemporary area with Sky TV▸ (Thames Valley) and flashy chairs.
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« Reply #4 on: February 07, 2010, 10:24:21 »
Has he tried W&S▸ (Wrexham and Shropshire (Open Access Operator)) from Tame Bridge.
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« Reply #5 on: February 07, 2010, 18:24:03 »
Quote from: eightf48544 on February 07, 2010, 10:24:21
Has he tried W&S▸ (Wrexham and Shropshire (Open Access Operator)) from Tame Bridge.

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« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2010, 10:11:41 »
This wonderful blog now goes on to tell us of his standard class experiences with an all companies season. http://birmingham2london.blogspot.com/    WS&M comes out best and my impression of his blog is that the only benefit of travelling Virgin is the speed.
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