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KnickeRS

KnickeRS

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Virgin Trains - They're really quite good aren't they?

I have got into using these trains whenever I travel north if the stations work out for the destination. This has been made much easier since I moved to within walking distance of a station. I enjoy the speed, the comfort and the full english breakfasts !

With the cost of fuel these days it's easier to justify too.
 
Agreed.

Been using them for the last two years at approx twice a month.

Chester to Euston in 2 hours and the Milton Keynes service is good too.

Only restriction I have is my client won't pay for 1st class unless I book in advance enough to make it cheaper. Trouble is they are so disorganised I never can!

The key is not having to get the red-eye, then there are more options/seating. The red-eyes are very popular.

I was concerned when they 'lost' the contract. Glad they retained it.
 
Damon said:
Agreed.

Been using them for the last two years at approx twice a month.

Chester to Euston in 2 hours and the Milton Keynes service is good too.

Only restriction I have is my client won't pay for 1st class unless I book in advance enough to make it cheaper. Trouble is they are so disorganised I never can!

The key is not having to get the red-eye, then there are more options/seating. The red-eyes are very popular.

I was concerned when they 'lost' the contract. Glad they retained it.
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Oh yes, the Red Eye, I used it once some years back travelling back from the NEC and it was rammed. I think thats called "Steerage" isn't it ?
 
I eat my words!

Just booked a First Class return Chester London in off peak tomorrow for £140 returning next Monday! Would cost much more than that in fuel, consumables, depreciation, congestion charge and parking.

Plus I get the time to work or relax with a beer! :D
 
Damon said:
I eat my words!

Just booked a First Class return Chester London in off peak tomorrow for £140 returning next Monday! Would cost much more than that in fuel, consumables, depreciation, congestion charge and parking.

Plus I get the time to work or relax with a beer! :D
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On my way back south now. Coffee, panini, cookies etc. I've done Stoke on Trent and back, first class for 75 quid and ate a good meal each way included.

Can't odds that can you.
 
I can't fucking believe what I'm reading here.

Sad day this.

Really sad.
 
I am on the 0935 in the morning Moz...I'll flick the V's as I go past your office!!!!
 
Damon said:
I am on the 0935 in the morning Moz...I'll flick the V's as I go past your office!!!!
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You will be about 200 metres from me as you flick the bird in Berkhamsted.

I will be sure to lob a brick back
 
Do you still have to be on medication to travel by trains these days?
 
Moz said:
I can't fucking believe what I'm reading here.

Sad day this.

Really sad.
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Would now be the time to post the photos of you travelling in mong class on the train to London?
 
AndrewD said:
Would now be the time to post the photos of you travelling in mong class on the train to London?
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I should say so Andrew.
 
Maybe we need to do a Moz homage and get so pissed in 1st we get thrown out, miss our stop, end up in Holyhead so get a cab to his gaff on Anglesey and pretend that was the plan all along! :D

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Just cos I can't handle my drink....bastards.
 
Damon said:
Youv'e had even effin practise!!!!
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Incorrect actually. Just that my social attendances are always high profile.
 
KnickeRS said:
On my way back south now. Coffee, panini, cookies etc. I've done Stoke on Trent and back, first class for 75 quid and ate a good meal each way included.

Can't odds that can you.
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blimey that's cheap. costs that for 1st return to the smoke from MK
 
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