An evening meeting known about well in advance allowed me to take advantage of the Megatrain fares between Birmingham New Street and London Euston. Though limited in availability, they can be amazing value: today's return journeys on the Pendolinos cost me the princely sum of £6.
The 11.30 Pendolino out of New Street was relatively quiet so no problems finding a table seat in Coach E (with working socket). The shop opened upon departure so I was able to get a hot 'meal deal' after Coventry - ham & cheese panini, orange juice, and Doritos for £4.45. Currently, the Virgin shop doesn't take credit or debit cards though it does take cheques! One way round this shortcoming is to buy a Shop Voucher from the ticket office before travelling: the cheapest at £3.95 covers the cheapest meal deal.
Tickets check after Birmingham so straight out at Euston after an almost on-time arrival.
Returned on the 20.43 Pendolino. This was slightly delayed in boarding so had to walk up the length of the platform to Coach A for a seat but again no problem finding a table with a socket. This train had a trolley service in Standard Class as well as the Shop but once again the trolley service wasn't announced.
Ticket checked before Coventry so slightly better attempt at revenue protection than last week's 20.23. Arrival was 15 minutes late into New Street due to a track defect at Bourne End.
Overall, an amazing value journey but how many people know to check the Megatrain site (http://uk.megabus.com/default.aspx)?
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