Here are the pics:
This is the interior of standard class. The seats have are new and they have a different angle so that you can actually sit comfortably. The former versions seemed to have you falling off forwards! Another benefit is that there really is enough space for you to stretch out your legs (especially on the airline style seats).
Another nice new feature is the added luggage racks. There are some news ones in the centre of the coaches as shown here together with more at the ends of the coaches - perfect for these lines with lots of people going on holiday.
Nice view out the window too don't you think?!
Now for first class:
This is first class with some very classy seat material and decor. It's also got laptop plugs and table lights. My only disappointments though are that the seating is in 2-2 formation rather than 2-1 so you don't get all that much extra space, there is no door to keep the noise out of standard and really it is not up the first class or a long distance train. Disappointing compared with the Scotrail Turbostars. However first class now has it's own luggage rack which is a plus.
Throughout the train the toilets are much nicer (and easier to clean!) and the whole train has a fresh, bright and airy feel. It is a shame that laptop plugs were not included throughout the train but overall a good job has been completed. I think I'll be enjoying my Express train journeys now rather than trying to avoid them!
So if you're traveling to Aberdeen, Inverness or the far north have a look out for these trains and enjoy the trip!
This is the interior of standard class. The seats have are new and they have a different angle so that you can actually sit comfortably. The former versions seemed to have you falling off forwards! Another benefit is that there really is enough space for you to stretch out your legs (especially on the airline style seats).Another nice new feature is the added luggage racks. There are some news ones in the centre of the coaches as shown here together with more at the ends of the coaches - perfect for these lines with lots of people going on holiday.
Nice view out the window too don't you think?!
Now for first class:
This is first class with some very classy seat material and decor. It's also got laptop plugs and table lights. My only disappointments though are that the seating is in 2-2 formation rather than 2-1 so you don't get all that much extra space, there is no door to keep the noise out of standard and really it is not up the first class or a long distance train. Disappointing compared with the Scotrail Turbostars. However first class now has it's own luggage rack which is a plus.Throughout the train the toilets are much nicer (and easier to clean!) and the whole train has a fresh, bright and airy feel. It is a shame that laptop plugs were not included throughout the train but overall a good job has been completed. I think I'll be enjoying my Express train journeys now rather than trying to avoid them!
So if you're traveling to Aberdeen, Inverness or the far north have a look out for these trains and enjoy the trip!
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