Virgin Trains East Coast FIRST CLASS Train Experience - London to Newcastle

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Date of Travel: FEBRUARY 2018
TOC: Virgin Trains East Coast
Livery: VTEC Standard
Route: KGX-NCL
Hauled by: 91107
Total rail miles: 268mi 27ch
Travel time: 3h11m
Notes: 2 minutes late
Cost to book: £52.45, two weeks in advance, with a Disabled Railcard
Full schedule and punctuality log: www.realtimetra...
EXTERNAL FOOTAGE CREDITS:
London: Adrian Procter
Finsbury Park: TJ Vile
TJ’s channel: / bicton07
York: Jake Hardiman
Jake’s channel: / @jakehardiman7837
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Virgin Trains East Coast are back in the news...very topical, as Virgin (well, Stagecoach, who actually own 90% of the operation) have decided to hand back this franchise on the East Coast early. This news broke after this video was filmed. It’s not clear what the next steps; this news article summarises things quite well: www.google.co....
Anyway, join me on this trip and experience the civilised enjoyment of travelling First Class on Virgin Trains East Coast. A cooked breakfast is complimentary at this time of day, and definitely more than welcome after yet another early start. For the first time in a while, I was blessed with some sunshine while travelling!
Some say the East Coast Main Line is the jewel in the crown of all Britain’s intercity routes. I think that’s only partly true. For scenery, the West Coast definitely has it beat. However the East Coast was the stomping ground of the Flying Scotsman, as well as the Mallard (the world’s fastest steam locomotive, at 126mph).
Travelling First Class can be affordable if you book in advance. Virgin East Coast allow bookings on most direct routes up to six months in advance. In my case, I only booked a couple of weeks out, yet I still managed to secure a ticket for reasonable value.
I have lots of plans to take trains in Europe this year, as well as testing out Amtrak’s Acela Express down the American East Coast. I’ll also be travelling on Eurostar to Amsterdam on the first weekend it operates, and showcasing the new luxury Caledonian Sleeper carriages and berths. You’ll definitely want to subscribe, so you don’t miss out!
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[@Paul_Lucas]

Special thanks again to those guys credited above who helped with the external shots! Let me know what you think of Virgin Trains East Coast in the comments. And don’t forget, there’s plenty more train trips coming up this year, including a few really special ones. 😀

[@tomarmitage7149]

Paul's Trip Reports did you go to wakefield westgate Paul?

[@Paul_Lucas]

No - Wakefield is on a different line, to Leeds.

[@tomarmitage7149]

Paul's Trip Reports oh can you please go on a grand central class 180 to Northallerton

[@tobycrick417]

Paul's Trip Reports what is the app at 12:35

[@harveydee9115]

Paul's Trip Reports I have used them a little, and each time the expierience was very good, looking forward to the Azuma!

[@phil2866]

That lovely feeling on a Sunday morning when you see that another trip report has been uploaded!

[@C2K777]

#teamredsauce #gimmeamenu! The external footage was a really unique element here. Props to those who helped out.

[@missVmilne]

Terrific report Paul. Loved all the different film segments and snippets of background information you've researched and inserted. All is greatly appreciated and unique to your content. Thanks for sharing. Wish you enjoyable travelling ahead : )

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thank you! Plenty more travels to come :-)

[@wdsteed6149]

I just watched both of your KC to Newcastle vids and I must say the second one was better just because it was filmed during the day and you could show more of the sights along the way. As I will probably never get to visit England or GB this is the only chance I'll get to see these things. Thank You Paul for the great videos.

[@metalhead18099]

Don’t really comment on many videos but I’m several beers down and felt the need to team brown sauce this shit

[@trainspotter930]

Theo Saunders don’t swear

[@RoroTheDeer]

Train Spotter Yeah swearing is a fucking bad thing to do

[@AnonYmous-dh2zt]

I fucking hate people who swear

[@steezio777]

@@AnonYmous-dh2zt Looking back at this comment I still can't identify whether it was sarcastic or serious LOL

[@doobydobby2106]

Yeah swearing is BLOODY FUCKING terrible . FUCKING HELL swearing is FUCKING awful 😂😂😂😂

[@theresenydahl9531]

LOVE trains and LOVE your reports!✌😉Thank you!🌷🌷🌷Trains seems to bee the best way to travel domestically in Britain, I would say flying is the best option in Sweden. In my opinion of course, others might disagree😉

[@TOBLEROWAN123]

exterior shots knowing you were onboard makes this video brilliant great addition to what i consider youtubes best trip reporters

[@briansivley2001]

I adore these types of trip reports😁😁😁😁. In my opinion trains are better than planes but that's just my personal opinion. Great job Paul keep up the excellent work.

[@bensinclair3310]

A very professional video, Paul. Those additions that you have made since the last time you made the trip really do improve your videos. I'm also travelling Virgin East Coast First in a few months time, so it was really interesting to see what I can expect. Thanks again!

[@oliverdots]

Nice work to Adrian, TJ and Jake. Certainly did have me scratching my head whilst watching. Nicely edited to. Your train trips are my favourite. Thank you for sharing.

[@robertmcross1]

One of the most interesting reports I have seen on You Tube, informative and especially loved the external shots of the train and background info you give. Thanks for posting it Paul, loved it !

[@catlover4971]

Thank you Paul. First class rail has to be the best way to travel - It all looked stress free and enjoyable

[@twobins2060]

I really enjoy the details of the locations and things of interest along the way. Educates as well as entertains. Your best videos are ones where you introduce and close on camera. As a recent subscriber im going through your back catalogue and its clear you're getting better at what you're doing - and your subscriber numbers show that.

[@HarveyStephenThompson]

Another brilliant video... slowly becoming my favourite channel in youtube

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thank you Billy! 👍🏻

[@HarveyStephenThompson]

I’d love to enter the competition... to add to my collection!

[@marioimori]

Beautiful station. Like the song says: "London, London. My beautiful London! Always so old and so young!" The station reflects that! Fantastic!

[@jamesdougherty2271]

King's Cross Railway Station is a wonderful piece of architecture.

[@terryreeves1976]

So enjoyed this trip, Paul. Loved trains all my life. That guy from Virgin, Inc. sure knows what he's about, doesn't he? These trains are exquisitely beautiful. Wish I could get to the UK!! LOL Keep up the excellent trippin'! I'll continue to watch. Best to you and yours. JTR

[@silverjinglebobspur1]

Absolutely magnificent. I propped my phone on my letter box, which sits on my desk. Watching this, my cup of tea, pen and notebook, it's really armchair fun. It felt as if I was riding along also.

[@stephaniepavlides6032]

HI PAUL JUST FOUND YOU..THRILLED TO BITS. 81 YEARS OLD AND HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TRAIN TRAVEL..SOUTH AFRICAN.......AND USED TO DO THE WONDERFUL DURBAN TO JOANNESBURG OVERNIGHTER AS A CHILD.....TWO BERTH WITH MOTHER...BRILLIANT MEMORIES OF THE BEDDING...DINING CAR AND IMMACULATE SERVICE........76 YEARS AGO WHEN I STARTED TRAVELLING. HAVE SPENT THE LAST TWO DAYS TRAVELLING WITH YOU........DID TRAVEL FROM VENICE TO LONDON ON THE ORIENT IN 1983............QUITE MAGIC. SO THANK YOU FOR THIS WONDERFUL SERIES.....STILL TRAVELLING FROM MY COUCH.

[@georgestaunton6994]

I agree on King's Cross. Loved that station. I took the train down from Huntingdon pretty much every other weekend. Former Airman stationed at Molesworth, so travel was something I had to do. I caught the whole restoration as it happened! Went from eating a cheese sandwich from Huntingdon station to catching a burrito at the Mexican place in the refurbished one. My only regret is not finding the time to take the train from St. Pancras to Paris.

[@nannybebe74]

“Same every year, packed with muggles of course. Come on! Platform 9/34 , this way” kings cross is my favourite station because my Nan was born in the buildings overlooking the station over 100 years ago.

[@chloefraser2891]

Saw this screenshotted on my pals Instagram Account. I'm glad that she did!!!! Deffo subscribed now. Great Job @PaulsTripReports keep it up fella! 👍👍👍👍

[@Paul_Lucas]

Ah thank you Chloe! I see I come well recommended! 😀

[@garymcpheat1139]

Another great trip report. I would love one of the menus. Always look forward to your weekly reports.

[@zkd_345]

I can't lie this channel is better than any trip reports

[@AndrewTubbiolo]

The addition of the external shots was great, and the references to local lore a great addition. Now I know who Terry Butcher was, and "The greatest goal in FIFA history.". I knew of neither of those. The variety of shots really brings out one of your Q and A videos where you state that you're not fun to travel with. You're too busy working. Well done, and your work keeps me coming back.

[@MsBeryl6]

Keep your Travels coming, showing your Breakfast Plate reminds me that I have not had "Black Sausage since I moved to Sydney in 1966. Love it.

[@mrbpdx]

I loved this trip! I took this trip 20 years ago to York on Great Northern! I was impressed with the remodel of Kings Cross. I would love one of the menus

[@SaveEastCoastRewards]

You mean GNER (Great North Eastern Railway) 😀 Great Northern operates local stopping services from King's Cross and the furthest north they reach is Peterborough. The trains are still the same as they were then, but as you can see they've been refurbished. Many of us miss the GNER days as they were unique in that they were the only rail operator that increased the number of on-board restaurants over what British Rail offered (others cut back on restaurants and now there's only a few remaining on GWR), a stylish livery, great catering and an attention to detail such as having the GNER crest on all glassware.

[@mrbpdx]

Save East Coast Rewards Thank you. My memory is a little fuzzy from that time. But, I do remember the ride from London Kings Cross to York and return. It was amazing when compared to Amtrak

[@TrizityTraveling]

Looked like a very enjoyable journey...not much train travel out here in the Western US, so that was quite the treat! Thanks for sharing, subbed!

[@Steve68858]

Great video Paul. I’m from Newcastle but live in Melbourne Australia now. I used this line many times in the 90s when I worked in London and used to visit my parents for the weekend. Brings back many memories.

[@MrGreatplum]

Another great review! Thank you Paul. There’s some good railway architecture up that line. The food looked good and I was impressed with the lounge - are these becoming more common? The external footage was a great idea and thanks to those who filmed it! Oh, and #teambrownsauce all the way!

[@Paul_Lucas]

First Class lounges are present at some major intercity stations. Virgin East Coast and Virgin West Coast operate them. GWR have one, East Midlands have a few. Plus there are a few other random ones around. I think the scope for them is quite limited - the frequency on British trains on intercity routes is actually very good, something we forget often. For example, London to Manchester every 20 minutes, London to Bristol every 30, London to Birmingham every 20, London to Newcastle every 30, and so on. You’re not in the station for too long, even when connecting.

[@SaveEastCoastRewards]

GWR actually have two, the main one is in Paddington and it is my favourite of the UK railway lounges (it might look nothing special at first glance but it has both a modern and a traditional section, the traditional section used to be Queen Victoria's waiting room), the other GWR lounge is in Cardiff. Other lounges I know of, Greater Anglia has quite a basic first class lounge in Liverpool Street, Grand Central has one in Wakefield Kirkgate and ScotRail has one in Aberdeen (not open to VTEC passengers)

[@larryvilledude9415]

I really like all your posts, but the train journeys are my favorite. The was definitely one of the best. Loved the outside shots of the trains; they really ad a great new dimension. Thanks again!!

[@JackMorgan873]

The quality of your videos has increased a ridiculous amount, the b roll and the platform shots are a welcome addition, keep it up!

[@tomt43]

Pauls's videos are excellent quality. I enjoy the running commentaries too. Very interesting and informative.

[@Marks_Trains]

Thanks, Paul. Good to see you in Coach L, seat 31: my favourite seat, plenty of space and nearer than most to the start of the food trolley run!

[@Marks_Trains]

Yes, I travelled in K once but found that trolley-clattering noises from the galley were a bit of a distraction. I am happier with L!

[@angelaread4462]

Just found your channel and loving it. I prefer the planes to the trains but watched this and lo and behold...... PETERBOROUGH. I know that place ...... it's home these days but not my home town. Keep up the good work and thanks very much for your hard work. I'd love to be able to fly more than I actually do.

[@simonwest9450]

The cripple sidings at Northallerton used to be a coal depot as well as platforms for livestock trains going to the old auction mart which was right next to the station. Now the auction mart has moved and the sidings are mostly used to stable track maintenance trains.

[@jerryjones1344]

Paul, your films are excellent. You really have a gift.

[@jeremyc6471]

I love the idea of Virgin Trains they are so much better than anything we have got in the South East of Australia. We do have the XPT (which is based upon the HST but rubbish because Conditions of track and temperature are completely different to that of Brittan) but they are only twice a day and they are expensive and really in need of a facelift. V/Line is good but has the issue of being mainly standard class commuter trains between major Victorian Cities (Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo). It is really good that you have now gained some confidence to speak in your videos there is not really much to fear about it anyway. I might give doing a trip review a go possibly to Geelong or Gipsland. Cheers Jezz

[@andynorris3537]

Another great video. Can't beat the sound of a class 91 starting up. Sheer power

[@jakehardiman7837]

Great stuff as ever Paul, was a pleasure to film for you! Always enjoy travelling with Virgin Trains East Coast, and so rather aptly I'm #teamredsauce - Would like to be entered in the giveaway too please :)

[@Paul_Lucas]

Cheers Jake! Appreciate the help 👍🏻👍🏻

[@harveydee9115]

Awesome Video Paul. Loved it, nice to see a East coast in depth rather than a West coast. Keep up the good work!

[@stevesteffen7001]

I enjoyed the exterior shots, great work by your helpful minions (LOL). I also liked the footage from inside Kings Cross as the architecture is beautiful.

[@jameshall6865]

I remember taking that route (as far as York) around 2000. What impressed me was the number of tunnels: every time the train entered a tunnel at high speed, my ears would "pop" from the pressure. It certainly was fast and comfortable (compared to our USA trains).

[@leegrant1800]

It’s quite a nice train station as there seems to be a mixed between old and new architecture. Interesting video by the way it’s amazing what you can from another person.👍👍👍

[@l.a.rivasesq.8841]

I enjoyed the external shots. Thank you!

[@Timstravels01]

I took a trip with VTEC a few weeks ago from Inverness - York 1st class. I aspire to make trip reports to the standard you do!

[@kevinduval5751]

Another Great Report from you Paul, & the extra snippets of Gen, is much welcomed.. And see some interesting Train Reports in the offing 👍🏻 The mention of the Eurostar service starting to Amsterdam, is if special interest! Cheers

[@andrewmoorhouse920]

Another brilliant report Paul! Great shots of Darlington, little disappointed you didn't mention... The birthplace of the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives... was The Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) a railway company that operated in north-east England from 1825 to 1863. Andrew from Darlington.

[@haggischaser1028]

I love your train trip reports Paul. As usual great work and with getting the external shots as well. Put me in for the giveaway please. Thanks G.

[@thomaswhite9762]

Thank you for another superb video and a great watch again Paul. Looking forward to your next upload already!

[@lionel2035]

Paul I would love a menu! Never miss one of your reports! They brighten my Monday's.

[@cambsy37]

Just done my 7 day 1st class ALR, used Kings Cross and VTEC quite a bit, all on HST to north of Edinburgh, was really good service and good food, ate and drink so much.

[@johnburke5384]

That was really good....Paul`s Trip Reports is becoming a firm favourite !

[@apelegian26]

Another great report, at 19:15 I see you're on a single ticket. Upcoming report from NCL back to a London airport next week ? Can't wait !

[@Paul_Lucas]

I returned via CrossCountry I’m afraid, no trip report!

[@LoadmasterB707]

Hello sir, I loved this video. Probably, the one that contains more information about points of interest, etc., of all the train videos. An excellent English breakfast, so that the three hours of the trip are more bearable. I've been to NCL many times, probably more than thirty, but only at the airport. I have not had the opportunity to visit the train station, nor the city. A shame. Thank you very much for attending your weekly appointment with your subscribers. All the best,

[@gabrielapaulinho1luv]

What a beautifully shot and enjoyable video! Paul, with each set of trip report vids I watch, I become increasingly inspired to board a plane again. I equally love your rail vids, as I'm a longtime rail-lover. Before enjoying this travel on Virgin to Newcastle, I viewed your EuroStar train journey. I'm ready to fly again, and first I'll be heading to England to tour London and hopefully two or three cities. If I can, I'd love to reach the Cotswolds. Perhaps I'm dreaming too big. From London's St. Pancras Station: to Paris via the EuroStar and then the TGV to either Normandy or to Lyon. I'm still in the planning stages on that first air+rail trip. After that, meaning, within two years of the above trip, I'd like to visit Ireland, including Dublin, Belfast and Dingle. I just hope that I don't go bankrupt riding first class on the EuroStar! I don't think that'll happen. I really wrote in tonight (it's only 8:44 p.m. here on the U.S. Eastern seaboard) just to say thank you, thank you, for just enjoyable videos and info-rich (and visual-rich) trip reports. I love your calming voice, the wonderful music selections and all the sights and sounds of the trains -- interiors and exteriors -- and the airplanes. Wow! 🌝 Cheers, Gabriela

[@richt71]

I travel first class between london and york quite a bit on virgin. Last time however (end of Jan) i was disappointed as they didn't have all the food items available for breakfast. Do love the calmness of first class on busy trains. Oh can I say how good it is to see how polite you are to everyone. My mum used to say manners maketh man. lol

[@southlondontransport]

Nice Paul. I watch all of your videos and it is one of my favourite channels on youtube.

[@JackReacher_110TH_MP]

Takes me back to doing this trip every other month when I was at Northumbria Uni. Back in the old GNER days. Loved this journey so much. Took me right back to some great trips on this line with mates! Cheers Paul.

[@JackReacher_110TH_MP]

Also. #teamredsauce.

[@shahadatbhuyain9331]

Excellent presentation and beautiful amazing panorama , thanks to all,A viewer from beautiful Bangladesh with Love।

[@PSJBL]

Great video. Editing was perfect. Thanks for making this one. Love the train reports.

[@paulconnors2078]

Paul, I am an American and always appreciate your expertise, especially outside N. America. It's also nice to see your unbiased reports about your USA trips.

[@annedugan2158]

Good morning! My Sunday mornings are coffee and and your posts. I would very much like to be in the giveaway. Thanks Adrian, TJ and Jake for their additional footage.

[@infinitepilot6118]

great video Paul keep up the good work bud!

[@jonchall71]

Used to live not far from Durham, one of the best views you get from a train.

[@tronkel1]

This video made me homesick. You had a stop at Newark Northgate - where I lived for 30 years until I got married in Vienna where I now live. I need a pint of John Smiths now to cheer me up. Thanks for all your great videos. Would love to have one of the menus - or even a copy of one?

[@SaveEastCoastRewards]

If you're curious as to what's on the menus here's the current options www.virgintrainseastcoast.com/the-east-coast-experience/first-class/menu/ I've got a selection of menus over the years. Some original GNER restaurant menus, the last ever East Coast restaurant menu, the trial menu when East Coast were experimenting with the complimentary service before it was rolled out to all trains and a rather nice VTEC menu when they first introduced their Hop on Board ale - I need to dig them out of storage some time :)

[@Northernlightshow]

Good to see proper catering on VTEC. I regularly travel early morning to both Euston and Scotland on VTWC 1st class and the catering is excellent. In contrast I travelled last week on a peak morning Transpennine Express service from Liverpool to Newcastle and all on offer was a biscuit and a couple of cups of tea/coffee for the whole 3 hour journey, all begrudgingly served. Booked in advance, my next early morning service to Euston from Lime Street on VTWC costs £4 more than the advance TPE fare I’ve just travelled on AND includes my local Merseyrail travel that TPE don’t include in their advance fare.

[@asyd2905]

Japan’s Shinkansen should be in your bucket list. I’ve done it. I promise you’ll love it. Enjoy watching your videos.

[@jessnorman7052]

Really enjoyed this report. Noticed you trying out some different shots not seen in your previous videos. (enjoyed the info and tour of Kings Cross too) Fun stuff. In the next few years I'll be planning a trip to visit the UK and want to travel around by train while I am there - looking forward to your train trip reports this year!

[@RonPiggott]

5:22 I'm loving the wheelchair space :)

[@yverose8355]

I used to go on the virgin west coast all the time, fantastic views going up from black country to pennines. then they stopped it, hope that route doesn't go the same way!

[@Viator19]

Like the opening to Get Carter with Michael Caine on the train to Newcastle. 1st class is so worth doing if you're able to.

[@natraj_j]

The train looks really nice. Your video was well done

[@davefields3020]

Another excellent video Paul - keep up the good work!

[@Paul_Lucas]

Thanks Dave!

[@thomasstewart2458]

I would love a menu. Me and my wife love watching your weekly reports! Really interesting and enjoyable. Please add more detail in what you thought about the food. The big breakfast looked great but was it as good as it looked? Keep it up!

[@lliving4today]

Great support with the external shots! 😊😊😊

[@88jerryw88]

As an occasional viewer, I can see the vast improvement in quality since your earlier work. Glad to see that the shaky walking whilst talking to the camera was not used.

[@cpl4]

Another excellent video Paul! I always enjoy the train reports! #TeamBrownSauce every time!

[@Honest300Al]

Very enjoyable as usual. I was actually looking forward to your Sunday evening video as i was driving home from the San Diego Model Railroad Museum. Oh Yeah..... I want a menu

[@danielanderson2331]

I vaguely remember that diamond crossing when I came back from London last year. Great video & the breakfast looks class!!

[@philallon9079]

A trip to which I can truly relate. I am originally from Morpeth (another 14 miles further North!) I have to say I would love to join you on a trip one day, as I have loved train travel since I was knee-high to a grasshopper

[@scottmathews3777]

Paul, I think that what I like best about your trip reports, besides their quality, is that you let your subtitles do the talking, rather than chattering all the through as some do. :-)

[@LelandRogers]

Thanks for the great video. I doubt I'll get back across the pond to experience it myself. I've ridden trains in Germany and Italy, but they were back in the '70s.

[@peterkelly1406]

Paul I would love you have one of the menus , would you go so far as to mail to Oz ? Thank you , my memories of living in England for a couple of years in the late 60's are enhanced by your vlog ... well done .." There are places I remember , all my life though some have changed , most forever not for better , though some remain ..."

[@Wandering1500]

Marylebone is my favourite of the the London Terminus stations.

[@allmyothersubscriptions]

Its my favourite as well; its lovely having a diesel only terminus!

[@theaccountant1295]

I've been to Marylebone, Paddington and St. Pancras are both better

[@Wandering1500]

@@theaccountant1295 well since favourites are subjective it is irrelevant. Marylebone is my favourite. St Pancras and Paddington are far too pompous for my liking.

[@NewcastleFlyer]

Congrats on 28,000 real subscribers!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Gorantaylis]

For me Kings Cross will always be London's best station, simply because of its history and nostalgia!

[@dl8cy]

#teambrownsauce - one of the few things i like very much from the British cuisine

[@paulwhitear4983]

Great video Paul. I remember Newcastle having quite a big junction a few years back

[@BillCameronWC]

I just subscribed to your interesting channel earlier today and have watched a few of your other videos before this one. This is the first domestic train trip I have watched. Your "production values" seem quite high - congratulations! :) A minor detail that intrigued me though - at one point you showed a close-up of what was I assume your own ticket and it showed it to be a "disabled person railcard" ticket, whatever your disability I am glad it does not seem to hinder your travel unduly. As for me, I use a "senior person railcard" and tend to use the 1st class option whenever possible to give a little more space and comfort, although I travel by train (& in general) much less frequently than you seem to. Another enjoyable video.

[@conkilonki4133]

I love your videos, so well edited and a pleasure to watch!!

[@einstein0779]

Fantastic train video, like the new layout. Hope for more.

[@airaction2257]

Another great informative video Paul, will be taking this journey soon so many thanks for all the info : )

[@kensherwood4866]

Another great start to a cold and frosty Sunday here in the North East of England. Great trip though I usually get off at Darlington. Pity you missed the white horse on the hills between York and Northallerton stations, it was on "your side" of the train too. I still miss the chance of buying a cooked breakfast going south in the restaurant cars of old, irrespective of the ticket purchased. Pity that all the work done establishing the Virgin/Stagecoach service & brand will be lost when they give up the franchise. #teambrownsauce

[@hoof2001]

Great to see complimentary breakfast in first class on the train. Major grumble toc’s charge so much for first class then charge even more to eat on top

[@rickreid8572]

Amongst all the web trip reports Paul's are amongst the very best- sadly, in many of them he doesn't give a running commentary on the trip- the best ones are when we hear his analysis of the service received...maybe this is what he's working up to- music is often tasteful and Paul is watchable, and clearly understands video editing- unlike 99% of the others out there- he has decent diction and, if he's ad-libbing, it's very very good. He also has clear world experience, so he is authoritative to a degree.

[@seqspottingandtravels9346]

Fantastic trip report as always Paul! Yes for the menu- A Virgin Trains East Coast first class menu card would be great to win!

[@Dan-pp4nh]

Great video, this train line runs right next to my school!

[@AnneMB955]

We’ve booked Edinburgh to London first class in April. Your vlog makes me excited for travel.