Tuesday 27th April 2010

A straight forward Chiltern there and back, going out on the 8.12 from Snow Hill and returning on the 16.00. Tremendous value at £31.90. Definite plus points: the availablity of tables with power points for passengers starting at Birmingham; reliability and punctuality of the services; friendly staff; and clean trains and toilets. As a freelance who carries his laptop with him, my only real gripe is the loss of my Orange data connection at certain parts of the route (Dorridge - Warwick Parkway; Leamington - Banbury; climbing to Bicester North; Haddenham & Thame Parkway - Princes Risborough).