Took the 9.02 Wrexham & Shropshire service up to Marylebone from Tame Bridge Parkway, travelling standard... A refurbished set so comfortable with plenty of tables with sockets. No wi-fi however, though First Class passengers were enjoying this benefit... clearly the problems with transmitting the length of the train continue.
Staff as ever very friendly and helpful, and the buffet car a delight to use (and not particularly expensive). Not too many more passengers picked up at Leamington and Banbury so had the table to myself for the 2 hours 13 minutes of the journey. Had to feel for those who had joined with reservations (advance ticket holders?) who were packed into Coach B when coaches C and D were relatively quiet!
So with no peak fares, the W&S continue to offer the best standard class experience between Birmingham and London - just a pity that it is so slow and that TBR is so remote for most of Birmingham....
Returned on the 2.20 Chiltern service from Marylebone to Snow Hill. Fares-wise this is a real bargain with Super Off-Peak walk-on returns costing £19.50. Alas, the service was run by a Class 165 NOT a Clubman so lacked any facilities such as tables and sockets. Also, very slow at 2 hours 14 minutes to Moor Street due to numerous stops so definitely NOT recommended for those wanting to work!
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