Sealink
Service Attendant
So, with four months until my next holiday year commenced I decided to squeeze a short break in at the end of January.
I had pals in Glasgow that I hadn't seen for a year so decided to put that right.
Air fares on the route to Glasgow remained stubbingly untempting, and then East Coast Trains came through with an amazing January sale.
First Class to Edinburgh for £30. Bingo!
My journey started from the new Kings Cross Station, which is simply stunning. For years it was the poor relation to the revived St. Pancras, but that has changed and the whole area is looking amazing, and it's not finished yet...
King's Cross at 7.45am
I picked the 0800hrs departure as it had fewest stops, including a non stop run to York.
East Coast are owned by the government, who stepped in after the two previous incumbents, GNER and National Express, couldn't make it work.
The cleanliness of the trains has been transformed since East Coast took over, and they've also introduced enhanced at-seat dining, even at weekends.
This was breakfast today. During the week, a cooked breakfast would be offered.
I had been out the night before until 3am so slept most of the journey. It's a route I have travelled on a lot, but the scenery is still lovely.
Then around 11am a second run from the trolley, with sandwiches and crisps and cake offered.
The sandwich was alright if a tad dry.
I had pals in Glasgow that I hadn't seen for a year so decided to put that right.
Air fares on the route to Glasgow remained stubbingly untempting, and then East Coast Trains came through with an amazing January sale.
First Class to Edinburgh for £30. Bingo!
My journey started from the new Kings Cross Station, which is simply stunning. For years it was the poor relation to the revived St. Pancras, but that has changed and the whole area is looking amazing, and it's not finished yet...
King's Cross at 7.45am
I picked the 0800hrs departure as it had fewest stops, including a non stop run to York.
East Coast are owned by the government, who stepped in after the two previous incumbents, GNER and National Express, couldn't make it work.
The cleanliness of the trains has been transformed since East Coast took over, and they've also introduced enhanced at-seat dining, even at weekends.
This was breakfast today. During the week, a cooked breakfast would be offered.
I had been out the night before until 3am so slept most of the journey. It's a route I have travelled on a lot, but the scenery is still lovely.
Then around 11am a second run from the trolley, with sandwiches and crisps and cake offered.
The sandwich was alright if a tad dry.