The design of which was not only compliant with relevant standards at the time of design, but also shaped by feedback produced by drivers and human-factor experts to improve both ease-of-use and visibilities. The Class 800 was developed and produced, alongside an electric-only Class 801 variant, as part of the Intercity Express Programme (IEP) to procure replacements for the InterCity 125 and InterCity 225 fleets of high speed trains. Subsequently, these were reclassified as Class 800/3. Tel: 020 8649 7233. The power sockets on this train are compatible with the standard 3-point plugs as typically used in the UK. LNER azuma First class or ScotRail Inter 7 City 1st class which is better? *Timetable information correct as of 28 November 2019. There are also buses from JR Matsuyama Station to the port (20 minutes, 750 yen). [1] A total of 80 train sets have been constructed, comprising 36 five-car and 21 nine-car units intended for operation with Great Western Railway (GWR), along with 10 five-car and 13 nine-car with London North Eastern Railway (LNER). The Business Travel Magazine is published by BMI Publishing Ltd: [10], In March 2016, Virgin Trains East Coast announced that its trains would carry the brand name Azuma, the Japanese word for "East". As Let us improve how you travel. Niigata Port is a 25 minute bus ride from Niigata Station. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. 2nd class with bed typically 20%-40% more expensive than 2nd class w/o bed Dormitory with about 4-12 beds. [1] The train communicates in realtime with wayside systems, transmitting from the data recorder and receiving timetables and seat allocation data, amongst other material. Comments below, please!00:00 Intro and today's TWO challenges00:59 LNER Azuma First Class seat review04:41 LNER Azuma First Class breakfast service - where's the FULL ENGLISH?06:45 East Coast mainline scenery (including Berwick Upon Tweed) and COFFEE07:46 Arriving at Durham and Cathedral08:52 Back at Durham station for the return journey09:24 LNER Standard Class seat review11:24 Standard Class \"Let's Eat at your seat\" service12:32 Brutal truth about the LNER seats - are they like concrete ironing boards?14:44 Arriving back in Edinburgh15:43 Wrap Up - did I succeed in my two aims?16:55 Bloopers with a WHISTLE!#LNERAzuma #LNERTripReport #UKTrains If you enjoyed this episode of RogVLOG please subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RogerEdwardsMarketingTVTwitter: http://twitter.com/roger_edwardshttps://www.instagram.com/rogeraedwards/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogeraedwardsMusic: https://www.epidemicsound.com [20] As a part of this reconfiguration, the original 1.35m3 (300impgal) fuel tanks were replaced with larger capacity 1.55m3 (340impgal) tanks. The interior of first class aboard a LNER Class 800, The interior of standard class aboard a LNER Class 800, The passenger compartments on the Class 800 trains are typically divided into both first class and standard class sections. Are the seats (especially in standard) a massive downgrade from the older trains? All of the services which continue beyond Edinburgh to Aberdeen, Inverness and Stirling are now operated by Azuma trains Yawatahama Port is a 5 minute bus or taxi ride from JR Yawatahama Station. Muroran, Hokkaido Offering 5, 9 or 10 coaches, Azuma . THE VERDICT:The First Class experience was akin to the service you would expect on a decent airline. The service staff were on hand as soon as we set off, offering free tea and coffee. This train operates on routes within Great Britain. From Mito (how to get to Mito), there is a direct bus to the ferry terminal (30 minutes, 620 yen one way). He was keen to point out that the LNER crew is aware of regular customers on board their trains. Sad reply to feedback survey! There is also an on-board caf where you can order hot food and a more extensive range of food/drink items. First Class with LNER. LNER's Azuma trains. So check the text by the orange light; in this example if you were to board the train at Edinburgh, this seat would be available.