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@SeanMidlandstransporthub 5 күн бұрын
Good to see you back
@alexmcwhirter6611 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video. Yes IRYO and its 1st class is rated highly by other vloggers. It's impressive.
@barbaralcharles 5 күн бұрын
And a Happy Christmas to you!
@val91201 5 күн бұрын
Freccia is not pronounced 'frekia' but 'frechia'
@1spissatus 9 күн бұрын
No mention of the wonderful New Forest?!
@michaeljohndennis2231 10 күн бұрын
I love Wales and the Welsh people, being Irish myself - and Welsh men are very handsome too 🇮🇪☘️🏴😍😍😍😍😍
@KatGrajo 15 күн бұрын
How much was the ticket for this exact trip?
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated. £63
@stephenduncan3605 17 күн бұрын
One thing i see about Southend Victoria is that the platforms are cleaner than at Southend Central as the platforms at Central appear to be covered in chewing gum!
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated. 100% agree.
@Electrostarboi207 20 күн бұрын
c2c in may announced that they will refurbish their class 357s to have the same feel as their new 720s
@shoibaford 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for a great overview of a trip we are wanting to do next year, you have given us all the information we were looking for , thanks again for taking the time to post a very informative and made video
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated. Glad you found the video useful - safe journey.
@ubermacht_002 Ай бұрын
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@mitchellhurd9300 Ай бұрын
I did this route on the 22/10/24 about 8 days ago after visiting the most northerly point in Mainland Britain nearby - Dunnet Head. On google maps, I was so pleased I could get the number 80 from Brough Post Box down to Castletown around 10:55 and the 11:59 X99 from there. 54133 I had which was losing acceleration minutes from Inverness Bus Station but with a turn off and on the driver got it going. A pity theres no USB's but thankfully it ran 😊.
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated.
@Ken-mj2go 2 ай бұрын
good to catch your latest post.the meal looked good.nice seats. looking forwards to the next journey. Ken.(NZ).😊
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated as always.
@nojyukunin 2 ай бұрын
😄I'm Japanese and I took this train going in the opposite direction from Edinburgh-York to Kings x by Azuma class 801 this early summer...that was amazing journey with many beautiful scenery and kind and fun British people!
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated.
@slim56100 2 ай бұрын
If I see another train video with a guided tour of the seat! And toilets!, I think I’ll poke my eyes out. I think by now I can work out how the f***ing seat works myself with no trouble at all, I know how to sit, recline and hang my coat up, have able to do it for a long time now without instructions. As for knowing how to go to the toilet……. WOW !!
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Then dont watch train reviews, duh
@seanbond1556 2 ай бұрын
Can you leave your stuff in the room whilst in the dam
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate thanks for watching, i only did it one way, but on another video someone did, had the same cabin back, just ask the staff.
@sheenamckerral4710 2 ай бұрын
Please speak as we are blind and cannot get the best out of your vlog
@keithwhite1478 2 ай бұрын
I would have told her off when I got to Victoria. Make her aware of her selfishness.
@anthonywarrener1881 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this excellent video. I too have travelled Premium Comfort on the AVE from Madrid to Malaga, and agree with all that you say. The onboard staff are excellent, and RENFE fares are very reasonable by U.K. standards ! Safe journey home !
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated.
@johnstephens649 2 ай бұрын
Very timely vid. We are flying down to Malaga this Friday and using trains to also travel to Ronda and Granada!
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Hi mate, thanks is for watching - appreciated. I’m pleased you found the video useful. Enjoy Malaga, the old town is absolutely stunning.
@alexmcwhirter6611 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the KZbin. At the beginning there was a Talgo pic. No mention made of its ride quality which some rail fans criticise. Note too that Talgo is densifying seating on its new AVRIL trains. So it's 2-2 in first and 3-2 in standard. Once France's rail regulator gives the green light Renfe will deploy AVRIL on Barcelona-Paris.
@zoehelkin 2 ай бұрын
This is a much older model. The ride quality complaints are extremely overblown.
@alexmcwhirter6611 2 ай бұрын
@@zoehelkin Fair enough. I have yet to try Talgo with its novel suspension.
@GabrielsReviews 2 ай бұрын
What? All that way? It might be tolerable on short hops on Avlo but a full price international service? That's outrageous!
@alexmcwhirter6611 2 ай бұрын
@@GabrielsReviews Yes. It's the Talgo AVRIL model which is already in service on one or more domestic routes but is planned to operate Barcelona-Paris in the future. You may know that SNCF currently has a monopoly on this important route and Renfe wishes to compete. But Renfe cannot operate this route until France's rail regulator gives its approval.
@AL5520 2 ай бұрын
The Avril has some problems but most are related to high speed rides on the Iberian gauge, which is currently used in the new connection to Asturias, which is the line with the problems. The Avril on the Madrid Barcelona line, a standard gauge line, does not have those problems. Some of the other problems are solvable (like lower quality noise insulation and the quality of the seats) but might take a while. Currently Renfe must use those trains as they've been delayed for too long and their rolling stock is stretched out but they will make changes in the future. As for the layout of the Avril, it does have a 3+2 and 2+2 layout, which is possible as it's a wider train. I know some hate this but many of those complaining dream and adore the Japanese high speed trains that for years use the 3+2 and 2+2 layout. As mentioned, the train in the video is not the Avril and it works just fine. As someone who used it is very comfortable.
@marcgardner868 2 ай бұрын
Great video. We used to go to Weymouth Every summer from 1995 to 2000 and get the ferry across to Jersey shame they stopped sailing from Weymouth.
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated.
@martynmiller4247 3 ай бұрын
"A better way to dine (while travelling)"? Don't bother with microwave meals at 38,000ft... Try Cunard's Ocean Liner Queen Mary 2 in Britannia, Princess or Queens Grill. Southampton to New York. Please report back... can't wait.
@TheGeordieTravels 5 күн бұрын
Hi mate, thanks for watching - maybe sometime in the future......
@chicchic4122 3 ай бұрын
The video is called first class. I thought first class is reserved seating not free seating? Either way not sure it is worth overpaying 100 for Eurostar. Also they say everywhere pickpockets steal things from the racks in the train and take luggage from luggage racks too. People get robbed right and left especially at Brussels Midi they Telly oh not to store luggage
@Geblues10 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for that, looks like I'll miss out on the Inverness to Aberdeen trip, not much to see and definitely don't want to listen to that kind of talk. Maybe music if you're not going to talk on the videos would be preferred?
@not_a_chef_m_researcher233 3 ай бұрын
How long does it take on passport control, and what is time required to reach eurotunnel from London to channel point. As My visa starts from for france after 3 hrs after boarding the bus. SO I wonder will that be ok
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. Passport control took about 45 minutes, think this was just due to someone having issues with their passport and got refused entry back onto the coach, normally, 20-30 mins maybe.
@Fat_Cat_747 3 ай бұрын
A first class carriage as 2-2 is just outrageous. It always ought to be 1-2. I note also you found the legroom wanting. Poor show, SWR. ps Isn't it amazing how there are so many idiots still wearing masks and the video is as recent as a year old it says.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. Absolutely.
@iCE2sKY 3 ай бұрын
It is great to follow your travels by your videos!! 👍🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated and thank you for your support
@iCE2sKY 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGeordieTravels Thx 2 U2!!
@jazzygeofferz 3 ай бұрын
All that way on a Sprinter? Things like that should be banned under the Geneva Convention. I guess it could have been worse: I'd hate to have had to endure it on a Pacer.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@michelsaarloos4392 3 ай бұрын
I just like or love them 153's, 156's and 158's. And in Holland it is seen as old trains. But the new stuff is just not nice anymore. So keep them on line over there. 😊
@bobbymcloughlin3452 3 ай бұрын
UK Sprinter Trains British (Holgate Style) British (Derby Style) Metropolitan Cammell E&CR Sprinter (Classed: 151) Metropolitan Cammell BR Sprinter (Classed: 156) Leyland Sprinter (Classed: 155) HTPL Sprinter (Classed: 157) The Branchline Commuter Version Of The Holgate Style Sprinter Is Been Classed As: 150, 154 If Converted The Intercity Version Of The Derby Style Sprinter Is Been Classed: 158, Reclassed: 159 Comprises: DM / DML (Single) Driving Motors Only Driving Motor Lavatories Only Triple Header Triple Header Lavatories Driving Motor & A Pair Of DMLs A Pair Of DMs & A Driving Motor Lavatory Quadle Header (4 Driving Motors) Quadle Header Lavatory (4 DMLs) A Pair Of DMs & A Pair Of DMLs A Pair Of DMs, A DM & A DML A Pair Of DMLs, A DML & A DM Quadle Header + Cabless Motor Quintuple Header (5 Driving Motors) Quintuple Header Lavatory (5 DMLs) Quadle Header + DML A DM & A Quadle Header Lavatory Pairs Of DMs & DMLs + DM / DML Treduple Header (6 Driving Motors) Treduple Header Lavatory (6 DMLs) Triple Header + Triple Header Lavatory Quadle Header + A Pair Of DMLs Quadle Header Lavatory + A Pair Of DMs Quintuple Header + DML Quintuple Header Lavatory + DM 7 Driving Motors 7 Driving Motor Lavatories 8 Driving Motors 8 Driving Motor Lavatories Etc. Triple Unit Triple Unit Lavatory Etc.
@dobbinism 3 ай бұрын
Good video! This international train used to have an at-seat trolley service but it was withdrawn (possibly during the pandemic) along with trolley services on NS intercity services. Thalys has now been acquired by Eurostar and the trains have been rebranded as Eurostar but they retain the same claret and silver livery. It's worth noting that this international train can get overcrowded in standard class, especially during peak periods as these train sets are usually comprised of just seven carriages, including first class.
@BruceJohnston-gi5wx 3 ай бұрын
Nice train trip fantastic scenery cheers from Bruce .Blenheim south island New Zealand 🇳🇿
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@jamiescurrmusic9883 3 ай бұрын
As of august 2024 you will will find a branded placemat along with a bottle of water and cup on all West Coast lines. Other complimentary food and refreshments are available upon request.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@hollidaymarie 3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this very useful information! We are visiting Scotland from North Carolina in the United States and would like to daytrip from Edinburgh to Glasgow. Your video was so helpful in my planning.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. You are welcome, I'm pleased it assisted you and hope you had a nice trip to the UK.
@MichaelCampin 3 ай бұрын
That train used to go all the way to Whitehaven
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. Wish it still did but that would almost be unbearable.
@ps.montreal5551 3 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. My Mother came from Co. Durham and often talked of these places. One would think that Northern would use a "158 DMU" on this run.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@Wotan2900 3 ай бұрын
How did you book this journey? I'd like to try Carlisle to Whitby and back but I can't find this service on the National Rail web site.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. Just booked it on the Northern app mate.
@ozbolli 3 ай бұрын
14:29 that awful flag on top of it.
@thisis_mudchute 3 ай бұрын
i dont know how much more accurate this comment can get
@ozbolli 3 ай бұрын
@@thisis_mudchute I despise it and every other form it takes. It is the devil in its guise.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. Comment noted, unfortunately i am not allowed to say but i get it, if you know what i mean.
@ozbolli 2 ай бұрын
@@TheGeordieTravels haha I hear ya 🤙🏻 keep up the good work brother.
@christopherbentley5216 3 ай бұрын
Great video.The seats look like ironing boards. I love train travel, have a railcard etc. But, it's too far for me as my backside would be numb! ( operation for cancer). I love pendolino fc seats etc. But, 5 hours on rock hard seats with no catering! No.The 156 are for short passenger journeys surely
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. They were tough seats and the next day i felt it. Love the pendolinos though
@CricketEngland 3 ай бұрын
5 hours pah! thats for babys try the direct route rom Aberdeen to Panzance Britians longest direct Train about 13 hours
@TheGeordieTravels 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate, appreciated. I hear you mate, I hear you. That trip is on my radar, but surely 13hrs on a dreaded voyager is more comfortable than 5hrs on a 156!? I suppose time will tell!? 😂😂 but thanks for the comment.
@Freddie.minton3256 3 ай бұрын
Seaton Carew is part of Hartlepool but credit to sitting on a 156 for 5 hours, I struggle with the hour up to Newcastle!
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@andrewdales8136 3 ай бұрын
Great video btw
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@gothicelfthexdreamer 3 ай бұрын
beatiful route done it often for whitby goth weekend to newcastle however my little jk is now it takes as long on that route as it does to get to london from newcastle
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@neilcoram3495 3 ай бұрын
Some great scenery on that trip. I have done the bit between Newcastle and Carlisle twice on diverted Kings Cross to Aberdeen services. I like the reference to the Canoe Man. Enjoyable video thanks
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated.
@BCrossing 3 ай бұрын
Considering the vast majority of people will be using this train for less than half of its route, the 156 is somewhat tolerable. There's a similar issue with the service from Liverpool to Norwich, which runs 158s. Also I was shocked how much faster driving is.
@jameswillan6635 3 ай бұрын
I did a day trip Carlisle to Hartlepool once, using a £10 Northern newspaper offer (they are currently running another of those). That was a long day.
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. A long day but a good day
@craigdonnigan618 3 ай бұрын
you could of spent 4 1/2 on a ryanair instead and been in lanzarote
@TheGeordieTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - very much appreciated. Ahh, an idea for a video, what's the longest budget airline route?! May look into that!?
@macstyle2012 3 ай бұрын
On the Northern Timetable I looked at, it only shows this service as going as far as Newcastle. Does it continue using a different timetable?
@TheGeordieTravels 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching mate - appreciated. No, it’s the same timetable. It’s the 12.49 service, it runs Sundays only. There’s also a later train around 16.00hrs.