On 13 Sep, 14:11, Charlie Hulme  wrote:
> 826 wrote:
> > There are many, like
> > me who prefer airline seats because one is not having to play footsie
> > with the person opposite
>
> Me too, provided I can still stretch my legs, but I
> also see that certain sectors of the market, which
> could be attracted from cars, would prefer to sit
> facing as a group of three or four. I include here
> business meeting groups as well as families.
>
> > also one of the biggest complaints was the
> > lack of seats.
>
> So make the trains longer.

Find some mark 3s and we will, at the moment there aren't any,all are
spoken for,  remember that this will also involve lengthening storage
sidings and some sheds. The DFT wants to turn some HSTs into 9 car
sets for FGW services, but then accepted the NatEx bid for ECML which
took all the spare Mk3s. If the Norwich EMU gets the go-ahead then
that will release Mk3s for HST conversion.
>
> > I've today received a communication that states the
> > catering review is complete and that all HSTs are to retain buffets.
> > 70% of services retaining the current design and the new "micro-
> > buffet' set up on the remainder.
>
> Are these 'micro-buffets' the trolleys stuck in the
> vestibule, as discussed in earlier threads? Or are they
> in a seating bay like the ones converted from Mk1 and
> Mk2 vehicles by BR?

Micro-Buffet means a smaller version of the current buffet for use on
shorter distance services, enabling a couple more rows of seats to be
fitted.
>
> Charlie