| Re: Refurbs ! Posted by Richard Fairhurst at 19:56, 12th February 2026 |     |
CrossCountry's publicity mentions "Improved bike spaces" but this appears to comprise just adding wheel channels to the same terrible hanging spaces. I think 3/10 is possibly generous.
| Re: Refurbs ! Posted by Oxonhutch at 17:54, 12th February 2026 | |
Geoff Marshall has just released a YouTube vlog on the refurbished Class 220s.
| Re: Refurbs ! Posted by John D at 15:27, 12th February 2026 | |
Having had a measured read of the article the thing that struck me most was that none of the "4 man" tables in First Class seem to line up with the windows. Extra charge for a proper window seat ?
If look at a photo, also appears the reading lights overhead, and the seat reserved indicators don't line up either.
My guess is seats have been moved, but no one bothered to alter the above window figments that apply to each pair of seats. Sort of 3/10 score, looks nice, but basic errors and mistakes.
| Re: Refurbs ! Posted by ChrisB at 14:34, 12th February 2026 | |
Yesterday I read an article on another railway forum which suggested that the lovely new grab handles will actually prevent the refreshment trolleys being moved along the train! Fake news?
Close....the trolley operator will get crushed knuckles if they aren't careful when passing down the train. The trolley fits however, just the knuckles that lack clearance.
| Re: Refurbs ! Posted by Clan Line at 13:25, 12th February 2026 | |
Having had a measured read of the article the thing that struck me most was that none of the "4 man" tables in First Class seem to line up with the windows. Extra charge for a proper window seat ?
| Re: Refurbs ! Posted by Bob_Blakey at 12:36, 12th February 2026 | |
Yesterday I read an article on another railway forum which suggested that the lovely new grab handles will actually prevent the refreshment trolleys being moved along the train! Fake news?
| Refurbs ! Posted by Clan Line at 19:28, 11th February 2026 | |
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3wlpz8vj4po
