First Class on a Diverted LNER Service

We rode LNER in First Class on a diversion down the Durham Coast! From Newcastle to York!
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[@Boxersteavee]

I get a northern train to school everyday, and my school is in Newcastle. Occasionally I see Jamie at the barriers, and since I have a bus ticket that acts as a transfare ticket he has to scan me through. Awesome to see him in a video!

[@hotelmario510]

The loud "gulp" followed by "it tastes like TV static" caught me off guard

[@AutoUnder]

Tastes like TV Static is a perfect description of sparkling water!! I am so going to use that in the future 😂😂😂. Great video as usual Nick!

[@zhongcena]

Incredibly loud TV static. Can't stand it myself. Don't get why it's so popular.

[@AutoUnder]

@@zhongcena Same!! I don't understand how people like that taste

[@Sim0nTrains]

I did first class on LNER once but on a HST from London Kings Cross to Inverness on the Highland Chieftain, great video Nick.

[@CoastwayWill]

Excellent stuff, just a shame it wasn't a Dine on an IC225 😉

[@jamiebarnshaw5496]

Foreshadowing 🤔😉😂

[@ReecesTrains]

Excellent video! Nice you caught the Pride Azuma although wasn't your service! Now that doesn't happen often where an Azuma is divereted off the ECML to go via Sunderland! So great catch there!

[@hotelmario510]

They don't call it Public TRANSport for nothing!

[@corytrainspots]

So funny to see Jamie, he's my friend and his boss at Newcastle Central is my dad! 😂😂

[@davebinsweden]

Yay! Nice to see Natt again, and the smile of Natt with a brownie too. Another good one with lots of tea and snacks.

[@InkItOut]

Don’t worry I’m in more videos to come!

[@JayJourneys_1]

They are fast they get from London to Peterborough in 50 minutes 😮

[@minigamers1255]

Idea of point to point: you should do Liverpool Street (London) - Glasgow queen street via Liverpool lime street

[@ADAMEDWARDS17]

On the coast line is the wonderfully named Seaton Carew station, which to me sounds like the name of a famous railway detective. Unfortunately "Murder on the LNER diversion train" doesn't quite work for a title.

[@Roblilley999]

Got the Manners/Manors gag, another of Geoffs Least Used Pals... you going to try catch em all Nick Pokemon style?

[@OfficialTrainboy2598]

i did that journey from Peterborough to Edinburgh on the exact same weekend on a Sunday

[@tommarshall1660]

A break from the norm, good too see Natt. with you keeping you right and getting her brownies, sounds like she is a born Ikela , I hope I spelt that correctly. Wonderful City York great for exploring...

[@robertwilloughby8050]

Don't you mean an Olicanian? That is the term for someone from Ilkley.😅

[@tommarshall1660]

@@robertwilloughby8050 I really meant the person who looks after brownies and girl guides here in Scotland. Your suggestion is very good though Ilkly reminds me of Bettys tea rooms and the moor.

[@Nina-bh5jj]

Watching from Korea and feeling extremely jealous because I love the coastal route and would kill to experience it on LNER

[@half-faust]

Very rare I spring for first class so when I do, make sure to absolutely take as much advantage as possible

[@WeAmYam]

LNER’s gluten free chocolate brownies are super delicious 🎉

[@AndrewG1989]

I do like LNER and I have been on LNER to York, Edinburgh Waverley, Leeds and Doncaster.

[@JBFlytography]

“What is LNER first class like?” Decent and North of Edinburgh - cheap. 😂

[@ReubenAshwell]

Brilliant video Nick, it must take forever for one to name all these places on the artwork at Newcastle's first class lounge lol. York is a lovely place to visit. :)

[@paultidd9332]

I think LNER first class is the best going and most reasonably priced. However… those Azuma headrests are just in the wrong place for somebody 6 foot tall, like myself, and many people remove them. The hot food offer is also a moveable feast, when it’s there, it feels good with proper plates and real cutlery but twice the amount of food would be seen as a proper meal! I hear TPE on their Nova 1’s are supposed to be moving to a hot food service too at some point and not just the bacon butty if you’re lucky!!

[@LoganSpooner]

The odds of us posting a first class review within an hour of each other 😂😂

[@kanedaku]

That cuppa hurt my soul, but you got a sub out of it.

[@jamespir]

Looked great thanks for posting

[@andrewbeadle9168]

BERWICK VIADUCT - Royal Border Bridge ( a viaduct ...pmsl)

[@jacobporrett]

York is one of my favourite stations to visit. Plenty to see and of course the NRM. Looks like you guys had fun.

[@Nooticus]

Really excellent video. The dynamic between you and Nat is so nice to see again

[@SamsVlogstrainsmore]

Great vlog Nick. I’ve never done LNER first class before maybe I should try it at some point!

[@dazzlingdaz187]

Great video, Jamie is a natural!

[@lennies_mindful_life]

Ive done first class GWR Bristol to London and sleeper club class London to Edinburgh, I drank my weight in tea on GWR as I was basically only person in first class on that train 😅

[@teecefamilykent]

Brilliant video to you three, looking forward to the next one, oooo had an idea, how about St James Park, underground to St James Park Tyne n Wear metro vi's St James Street London overground as a pointless journey?

[@tdlovestrains]

Fantastic video nick. Great meeting you at NNG on Wednesday evening. Hope you got to the pub after. 😂

[@hamishhortic9739]

what a awesome way to experience a diversion

[@NorthumberlandSnapper]

For the last three years I haved booked myself first class on an LNER divert between Newcastle and Edinburgh via the Tyne Valley Line. It has been cancelled every time. A bit frustrating! Hartlepool was probably worthy of a special mention, as the second (southbound) platform was reinstated only a few weeks ago.

[@acfbrown1]

I did first class at the end of January from York to Edinburgh which was my first time on an Azuma. It was the 17.56 so I had chicken casserole, coffee, G&T etc. I had a relative who went down from Edinburgh to Darlington recently in first as well and on the way back it got very delayed and then stuck behind the Chathill stopper so he got half his money back.

[@MichaelSebastianTodd]

brilliant vlog

[@Unclerogeeer]

I love your channel mate your the best ever KZbinr ever

[@NickBadley]

Thanks!

[@Unclerogeeer]

I’ve got idea can you do a meet and greet and I would be interested to be in one of your videos please because I love trains and I no lots about trains two

[@fortnitekid6068]

⁠hey @@Unclerogeeer I’ve met him before at Warrington bank quay

[@Unclerogeeer]

@@fortnitekid6068 that’s so cool I would be so happy to see him ones

[@mattevans4377]

You could say it was....a cracking experience.... I'll get my coat....

[@Farleigh1050]

i booked an azuma service, but 6 minutes earlier there was an IC 225 that i didnt know about for the same price, and my ticket is not valid on that service :(

[@ImWheelspin]

I did LCN-LIV via London the other day because of the hope valley/ mml works. First class definitely beats a 195 to Sheffield and a cramped 3 car service to Liverpool

[@fallennightowls5948]

nice nick im off on first class on LNER too on march 23 7;47 am from doncaster

[@NickBadley]

Have fun!

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

We need this service on SailRail between Hull, Leeds, Manchester Victoria and Holyhead

[@AFCManUk]

I'd love to get ANY train that has an All-Day Breakfast menu..... Double Sausage, Hash brown, Fried Egg and Beans....Lovely greasy stuff!!!

[@robbiemorrison7085]

Have the headrests been changed to fully adjust them? I traveled up to York back last December and they had been ripped off completely.

[@andywillis2650]

Good video Nick, nice to see Jess. So where else were you off to- or is that next video due out ?

[@hamshackleton]

You certainly get around, Nick, you were in France a day or so ago! (Moreton to Moreton, I think!)

[@EssexResident2000]

Thanks for the video. I didn't realise LNER served hot meals at weekends, or is this only if there's absolutely no engineering work?

[@InkItOut]

LNER don’t do the Dine on weekends but they still do the Dish which are just like heated up meals so still technically hot

[@petedenton9434]

I do like LNER First Class

[@VladimirPutinIsGood]

Nice Video On LNER First Class I've Also Done LNER First Class Before On The Class 91s aka The InterCity 225 Set's From London To York 👍

[@kieransmith3621]

Pointless journeys idea Canterbury east to Canterbury west

[@Jackary1232]

1:45 Diversity is our strength

[@MrTransportAddict]

Great Video, nice shot of the Pride Azuma, i haven’t actually been on LNER. First Class anyone?

[@watsonwatt7984]

Fantastic Video & Great To See The Lovely Natt Again How Is Her New Job Going ?

[@NickBadley]

Hasn't started it yet, but she should be around July ish?

[@ianhalsall-fox]

The LNER logo bugs the hell out of me - The emphasised N points NORTH WEST!!!

[@zalph_]

tbf, although LNER does call at stations in the general north eastern part of the UK, the east coast mainline does point in a slightly north western direction, which makes sense because of the orientation of britain, so while I do agree with you, looking at it this way does kinnnd of make the logo make sense?

[@fortnitekid6068]

hi I met you just outside of Warrington Bank Quay today

[@NickBadley]

Nice to meet you too! Hope you enjoyed Sankey 😁

[@fortnitekid6068]

@@NickBadleyyep I enjoyed sankey for penketh Also went to Whiston, Birkenhead North, Bebington and Capenhurst after then (I got home at around 9 pm)

[@fussyboy2000]

3:58 Still a student then? Back when the '90s that would be a Res 47/7 hauling a Mk4 set and its 91. The Durham coast line was renowned for every tree, lamp post and fence post havd in a bit of windblown litter attached.

[@HornbySaturday]

Can you do a pointless journey from Leeds to York?

[@garethsmith2250]

Pot Noodle for students usually? So free food 🎉

[@QuantumPulsar]

I wonder how many biscuits could you take from the first class lounge to cover the cost of the first class ticket?

[@caramelldansen2204]

😊

[@TrainBros2000s]

I Already did a short on LNER first class Why don’t you make a short out of it Good video as usual

[@RobinPalmerTV]

I’m 6’6”. These lner seats are crippling!

[@cyrildhy8993]

The first class on the HS125 was better. Seat more comfortable and food better.

[@shropshiregirl9279]

Good video but I’d have liked to have known how much your tickets cost?

[@InkItOut]

We spent around £15 each one way for the first class ticket, got it at a bargain!

[@shropshiregirl9279]

@@InkItOut absolutely, well done 👍

[@NickBadley]

Natt beat me to it but yes, around £15 each way!

[@cfo2163]

Hi nick! I’ve been into trains for a while now and I haven’t told my parents as I find it embarrassing. I was wondering how u told ur parents and how people judged u for it, (Please reply)

[@davebinsweden]

I never came out to my parents as a train nerd. They will suspect it of course by the way you look at trains and how you will go out to railway-related events. David, age 65 and a half.

[@user-wk6jb9tv2v]

how much did this cost you ?

[@paultidd9332]

@jamiebarnshaw5496 of Geoff Marshall KZbin fame at Manors? How does he get these cameo parts?

[@DaniellaShalev-bz6sl]

Hou March manie is dit

[@nodakjak]

Posh, innit 🧐

[@DaniellaShalev-bz6sl]

Je mag manier

[@macstyle2012]

That has to be the worst first class lounge I have seen, no complimentary meals or alcohol?

[@smogmonster1876]

First class is nice but not really worth the price in my opinion. Bring your own food and drink, it’s cheaper and you can eat and drink when YOU want and not when the crew come round. The tea and coffee from the buffet car is cheaper than it is in a Costa too and the cheaper price in standard class means that over all you can have everything that First Class offers but for less. Standard Class seats aren’t great but First Class aren’t as good as this and other videos make them out to be either. Over all and in a nutshell in my experience and as I have already said above First Class is nice but not worth the price. Just my opinion, for what it’s worth. Great video tho as always Nick. Safe travels

[@safcjcp]

Depends if you can get a cheap upgrade

[@seksukrailways6917]

Nice One Nick! I wanna start doing reviews and trip reports but i dunno where to start lol

[@mattevans4377]

Your local area would probably be a start. I'm pretty certain that's where Nick started.

[@NickBadley]

Start with your local area, and if you're able to get more money from those initial videos, you can start branching out a bit further afield! Basically how I did it.

[@seksukrailways6917]

@@NickBadley brilliant! Thankyou for the reply! :)