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Gwr first class: is it worth it.

I’ve always heard variable things about the First Class experience on Great Western Railway. Of course, they’re famous for their Pullman dining service, which is said to be the best on-train eating and drinking experience left on the railways in Britain. But, that’s only on a select few trains. So, what’s a bog-standard first-class trip like? I went out to take a trip in GWR First Class and see what it was all about. 

Where can I get GWR First Class?

If you want to try the GWR First Class experience, then you’ll mostly find it on routes to and from London. These include: 

• Carmarthen/Swansea/Cardiff – Bristol Parkway – London
• Penzance/Plymouth – Exeter – Taunton – London
• Hereford/Worcester – Oxford – London
• Bristol – Bath – London

You’ll also find First Class on trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport and selected services between Cardiff and Taunton/Penzance. Be warned though, there’s no on-board service on these trains, nor is there anything on the trains that run only between Oxford and London, or Newbury/Bedwyn and London. 

Do I get any lounge access with GWR First Class?

So, this is where the trip in GWR First Class begins. I was going to take the 13:50 train from London Paddington up to Worcester Foregate Street. I arrived at Paddington a little after 1pm, so I had plenty of time to kick back and relax. A word of advice: if you want to head straight for the lounge, and you’ve arrived on the Hammersmith & City Line , then don’t head for the station concourse. Instead, follow the signs and stay on the footbridge over the platforms. Keep going right to the far end, as the lounge is on Platform 1. 

You’ll need to show your ticket to get into the lounge, and then you’re free to find somewhere to chill out. I was quite impressed with the GWR First Class lounge here, as you had a nice choice of big armchairs, tables for two, and even a place to work and watch the world go by. As for the food and drink, it was what you’d expect. There were biscuits, crisps, and a variety of drinks. The offering changes a little during the day.

One big plus about the GWR First Class lounge is that not only are there dedicated toilets, but there are showers that are free to use! You’d just need to bring a towel along with you. I also saw a hairdryer, so you don’t have to worry about wandering around with soaking wet hair. 

Overall, it was a decent place to wait and enjoy a drink, and it certainly beats standing around on a busy concourse. You’ll also find lounges at Cardiff Central , Penzance and Truro . 

What are the trains like?

So, it was soon time to hop on board the train. It had arrived from its previous journey a little late, but not to worry. The cleaning staff seemed to do a very efficient job of getting it tidied up, as within 10 minutes, it was ready to board. Unfortunately, they’d announced it without setting up the reservations properly, so I hovered a little longer before finding a seat in Coach E. 

This was a five-carriage train, and it seemed that the GWR First Class carriage with all of the reservations in was D, while E was left completely unreserved. The seats were all in a 2+1 layout, with it mostly being tables for four or individual seats, and a single table for two in Coach D. Coach E had a pair of seats side-by-side, but they didn’t have the best view: 

Every seat had access to a three-pin socket and a USB socket, and there was a decent amount of recline. All-in-all, I was fairly comfortable in my seat. It was a little bit firm, but the recline made up for it. We were soon ready to leave, and it was quite a busy service. There were still some seats to choose from, but only sharing at the tables for four. 

My main issue with the trains themselves was that they tend to lurch and bounce at high speeds. London to Didcot Parkway was quite lively, and that’s putting it politely. Don’t leave open containers of drinks on the table, as they’ll probably end up on the floor or in your lap. 

What’s the GWR First Class service like?

So, what do you get in GWR First Class for the money? We’ve been over the seat and the carriage, and it’s certainly a step up from Standard Class. But, do you get any food or drink? The answer was yes, as a trolley started to come through a few minutes after we left Paddington. Here’s the feast that I ended up with: 

Crisps and water. I could have had biscuits if I was so inclined, as well. It was a pretty similar offering to what you’d get in the lounge, really. You could get tea, coffee, coke, Diet Coke, and water when it came to drinks. It was better than nothing, but don’t forget that these trains do journeys such as London to Penzance. That’s a longer journey time than London to Edinburgh, where LNER would furnish you with a plentiful supply of food and drink. 

You have to aim for a Pullman service if you want to rely on any sort of food service. You need to pack your own refreshments if you’re making a long trip in GWR First Class, otherwise. It’s a bit of a nitpick, but the bottles of water were definitely overfilled, too. Considering the poor ride quality of the trains I mentioned above, it became inevitable that I spilt water on myself both times I opened a bottle. 

The host was friendly, at least, and she came through multiple times. After Paddington, she came through after Oxford, and again after Moreton-in-Marsh (so roughly every 45 minutes). On top of that, she had two customers needing assistance to look after. She was doing a great job doing a balancing act. The GWR First Class service was good from a human perspective, it was just a shame that the food and drink offering was so poor. What’s more, this is only offered between 06:00 and 19:30 on weekdays. If you’re travelling late, or on a weekend, you won’t get anything. 

So, is GWR First Class worth it?

I suppose it depends on your expectations and how much you pay. There’s no fine dining. There’s barely any dining at all. But, you get a reasonable long-distance product with bigger seats that recline, and more chances of getting one in general. I wouldn’t recommend paying top dollar for it, but there are ways to upgrade for less. 

For example, you can easily upgrade on board if it’s a weekend or Bank Holiday. The maximum upgrade cost is £25 . For a bit of peace on a weekend, it isn’t bad. 

The main stickler for me is that if you compare it to other long-distance operators, the service offered is among the worst. It’s not a truly ‘premium’ product, and so you shouldn’t go out of your way to pay a premium price. 

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GWR First Class Review: Travel to the West Country in Style

If you’re travelling around the West Country, rail is one of the best ways to do it. 

Great Western Railway connects London Paddington with cities like Bristol , Exeter and Plymouth and ventures all the way down to Penzance in Cornwall.

The journey time from London to various destinations in the West Country can range anywhere between one and a half hours to five hours, so depending on how long you’re spending on the train, it might be worth upgrading to a first-class ticket! 

If you’re wondering if Great Western Railway first class is worth it, here’s my full first-class review! 

I travelled with GWR on a press trip to visit Exeter. I upgraded on my return journey. All opinions remain my own. 

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GWR first class vs standard

First up, what extras do you get in first class vs standard class? Here are the main differences: 

• GWR has comfortable seat s throughout all of its trains. But first class are much more spacious than standard class seats, with plenty of legroom and space to work on a laptop. 
• There are no rows of seats, all seats are at a table . 
• Plus, there are some individual seats with tables, which are perfect for solo travellers. 
• The complimentary Wi-Fi is stronger and more reliable. 
• You get complimentary refreshments and hot or cold drinks. However, no alcohol is available. 
• There are more USB sockets than standard class. 
• Lounge access in London Paddington. 
• Fewer seats in the carriage, meaning that it’s nearly always quieter. 
• A guaranteed reserved seat. 

This is what you get in the standard seats: 

• A table or airline seat. Sometimes you can reserve your seats in advance, but this isn’t always available. 
• You’ll usually share power sockets with your neighbours. 
• Wi-Fi is available, but it can be quite spotty. 
• The seats are more spacious than other networks, and GWR usually uses modern trains. However, if you want to work or have a bit of room to spread out, you’ll have much more space in GWR first class. 
• Both classes usually have plenty of storage space for bags, although first class has a bit more. 

GWR complimentary food and drinks

GWR first-class tickets include complimentary drinks and food. 

The food is usually a snack box, with a few food items like olives, hummus and crackers. There are gluten-free and vegan options available. 

You’ll also have a range of soft drinks to choose from, or you can enjoy a hot tea or coffee. 

If you want to purchase any alcohol, it’s extra. 

GWR first-class lounge Paddington 

GWR first class tickets include lounge access at London Paddington. 

Ideal if you need to work or just chill out, the first-class lounge is a place where you can relax before your train. It has free wifi and complimentary refreshments, helping you destress before boarding your train out west. 

All you need to get in is your 1st class ticket – just show this to the receptionist, and they will gladly show you around. 

Is GWR first class worth it? 

I’ve travelled on GWR many, many times (as is the case when you’ve lived all over the West Country but have family in London!). 

I’ve started to keep an eye on GWR’s prices for first-class tickets, because it is generally a much more relaxing experience, with the guarantee that you’ll have table seats and fewer crowded carriages! 

As I tend to work on trains, the extra space and good WiFi help a lot.  

Get a railcard!

Before we go into pricing, I have one major tip for you.

And that is: if you’re applicable, get a railcard!

You can use railcards for first-class trips and can save a third off the fare.

They only cost £30 for a year (or £70 for three years), so if your train fare is over £90, you’ll have earned your money back in one year.

How much extra is GWR first class? 

It really varies, depending on how busy the route is and when you’re booking. 

It can be as little as £10 and as much as £70! 

However, I do have two tips to help you get first class train tickets for cheaper. 

1) Travel at the weekends. GWR has a flat rate for weekend upgrades, and they’re usually cheaper. The exact rate depends on your departure and arrival station. 

2) Use SeatFrog to find auctioned first-class tickets. They sell first-class tickets for cheap rates, usually an hour or two before departure. 

3) As I mentioned before, GET A RAILCARD! Anyone under 30 or over 60 is eligible for a railcard; if you don’t fit in that category, you may be able to apply for a Two Together Railcard or another option. Read more about the incredible savings you can make by clicking here.

Otherwise, you can either book advance tickets or ask for an upgrade when you’re at the station. 

If you don’t mind spending a little extra, it may well be worth the upgrade from standard class to GWR first class.

With quite a few benefits, it’s ideal for anyone who wants to focus on work or just travel in a more relaxed and comfortable way!

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A review of GWR Trains: Our First Class experience to London Paddington

For our family trip to London we decided to travel GWR first class to London Paddington especially as it was going to be very busy with Christmas. It was our first journey in GWR first class since their multi million pound rebrand from First Great Western to GWR which the company hopes will help transform the railway to its former glory. As part of this investment GWR also transformed their trains with new seats and facilities.

The GWR logo has been tastefully added to the sliding doors and at the wall partition at the end of each carriage, and a new smart carpet runs through the train.

Our journey to London was very comfortable and there was lots of space for all passengers without us encroaching on each other’s space. The toilets in the first class section were very clean especially when compared to standard class which can be filthy toward the end of your journey.

This was great however with a good choice of options on board such as tea / coffee, cold drinks, and snacks including crisps, pretzels, nuts, biscuits and a selection of cakes.  On our weekend journey there were also no complimentary newspapers.  During the week passengers receive a complimentary copy of the Times newspaper.

Our journey to London was comfortable but it did take 90 minutes longer to get into Paddington because of planned engineering works.  However because of the relative calm, space and comfort of the 1st class carriage the journey did seem to go quicker than our 4 hour journey.

GWR first class offers a vast improvement over their standard class carriages, and was a much more relaxing and comfortable journey and without the hassle of driving into London.

Is it worth the extra cost?

Is first class worth the extra cost over a standard ticket? A first class ticket is much more expensive than standard class, typically over double the cost even if you book 12 weeks in advance, so I’d say it isn’t worth it.

However on weekends, GWR offer standard class passengers the chance of first class travel for a small premium. Depending on the route taken, the upgrade fee varies, as our journey crossed four zones the upgrade cost was just £25 per person, which I thought was fantastic value.

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Great Western Railway’s new Pullman menu sees in the summer with the ultimate onboard fine dining experience

24 May 2024

Great Western Railway (GWR) is welcoming a new summer menu to its Pullman Dining service next week, with seven new dishes being served to customers.

The delicious new menu, launching on Tuesday 28 May, will allow discerning diners travelling to and from Paddington, Plymouth, and Swansea the chance to enjoy seasonal dishes, showcasing the best quality produce from regions across the Great Western network and around the UK.

11 passionate Pullman Chefs, who bring new meaning to the phrase ‘fast food’, create their culinary delights in the onboard kitchen, while an attentive crew delivers the ultimate high speed dining experience at 125mph.

Dishes premiering on the menu include a crispy, light Oxfordshire-grown asparagus, pea, and feta puff pastry tart to start; and a main of panko breaded Scottish salmon, served with a pressed golden potato and a smooth balsamic mayonnaise.

Also on the main course menu is a gorgeous, glazed confit pork belly, nestled among a medley of green beans, and crispy salt and vinegar potatoes.

For those who want to make their meal meat-free, they can start their journey with a delicate pea and watercress soup, followed by a paprika-glazed Mediterranean vegetable medley as their next stop on the menu.

Diners wanting to take advantage of the £37 two-course or £44 three-course menus can round off their Pullman experience with a dessert of refreshing lemon meringue tart. Or for something heartier, they can choose one of the nation’s favourite desserts - a sensational sticky toffee pudding, coated in a warm butterscotch sauce with a delicious dairy-free custard.

Showcasing the Great Western network’s outstanding local produce is a selection of cheeses which include a soft and buttery Cotswold brie from Simon Weaver Organic in Gloucestershire, and a creamy Devon Blue from Ticklemore Cheese in Devon.

No dining experience is complete without a selection of drinks, and the menu offers plenty of choice with red and white wines, regional beers and local ciders, and soft drinks which complement each dish perfectly.

Sales & Marketing Director, Amanda Burns, said:

“We are thrilled to bring our customers this much-anticipated summer menu of high-quality food. A huge amount of hard work has gone into curating each and every dish, with our onboard chefs paying the highest attention to detail to bring each diner a stylish and delicious meal as they travel in comfort with us.

“The menu is a beautiful mix of ingredients from the Great Western region, as well as farther afield, bringing the best of British and Irish produce to your plate while you take in the view from your First Class seat.

“The Pullman Dining service is a unique way to travel by train, so whether you’re heading to London for work, Swansea for a long weekend, or Plymouth for some sea air, our crew are ready to get your trip off to an appetising start.”

The Pullman Dining summer menu launches on Tuesday 28 May with the service running Monday to Fridays on a number of trains to and from London Paddington and Swansea, and London Paddington and Plymouth. Prices start at £37 for two courses to £44 for three courses and includes bread, coffee or tea, and water.

Reservations can be made at  www.gwr.com/travelling-with-us/pullman-dining  up to two weeks before the date of travel, with the menu and a full allergen list available to download on the website. Customers with Standard tickets can also take advantage of First Class travel from as little as £37 by opting to dine.

The mouth-watering Pullman Dining experience is available on:

• 13:03 and 19:04 Paddington to Plymouth
• 13:15 and 18:16 Plymouth to Paddington
• 17:48 Paddington to Swansea
• 12:23 Swansea to Paddington

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First class on Great Western Railway IET train takes the strain

By fintan horan-stear →.

On a recent afternoon aboard a Great Western Railway (GWR) service coursing through the Cotswolds from Hereford to London, I discovered that it was definitely worth the £10 premium — on top of the £30 base fare — to be at the head of the train.

Boarding was seamless. I arrived at the station just as the train pulled in and was settled in my seat in less than five minutes. An app-based ticket meant I could just scan and go.

The GWR app allowed me to scan my ticket straight from my phone. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

Within moments of departure, a friendly member of the train crew arrived with food and beverages. The train has a trolley service for all passengers, but a reduced complimentary one is made available to first class passengers. Soft drinks, tea and coffee, basic but tasty sandwiches and other savoury and sweet snacks were available. The value of the meal and two coffees was essentially the same as the upgrade cost.

The trolley service passed through the carriage at least four times during the three-hour journey, with no limit as to what I could have.

The meal service was basic but sufficient. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

Once I had received my provisions, I inspected the train. It was a modern Intercity Express Train (IET) — a Hitachi product based on Japanese tech built in the UK, which replaced the aging 1970s High Speed Trains (HST) from 2017.

The carriage is big and very spacious, arranged in a 2+1 configuration. It felt very airy, and I was not hemmed in.

The carriage was very spacious, with lots of room to manoeuvre. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

The IEP’s first class was controversial when introduced, and although the hard product is not as nice as the plush leather seats from the older HST, it is still very refined. Firm but comfortable, I found the seats to be similar to Eurostar Standard premier, which is no bad thing. Both armrests could be raised. All seats had USB and power sockets.

The seating and tables were comfortable, if lacking the plush touches of their predecessors. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

The seats recline, but this eats into the legroom. Legroom itself was ample, but not necessarily a lot more than a standard class seat.

All British trains must be designed to be accessible to all passengers, and this model was no exception. The first class section has its own accessible toilet and space for those using a wheelchair, but a ramp would be required for boarding and alighting.

The first class compartment had space for passengers using a wheelchair. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

British intercity first class is designed with business travellers in mind, and the IEP fits the brief admirably. The tables are very large; I had no issue using a laptop with a separate mouse to work. The seats also have their own tables rather than flip-down ones, a real improvement if you need to use a laptop. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available, but I did not use it.

This product facilitates a mobile office far better than the previous HST.

All seats had full-sized tables that allow ample space for the use of laptops and other peripherals. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

After eating, I settled down to an afternoon of work. Generally, it was a very smooth ride, with minimal vibration. I found it easy to focus without the use of headphones.

The first class compartment was tranquil, but there was noise from passengers in the adjoining standard class section of the carriage, which was slightly distracting. No other passengers were wearing masks. I kept mine on aside from when eating. Fortunately, the carriage was less than 25% full.

Arrival into London Paddington was slightly delayed due to congestion at the entrance to the station, but this is not uncommon. As we glided into the cavernous train shed, I alighted feeling refreshed and ready to face the scrum of the Underground.

Travelling first class made the world of difference to this three-hour journey. Comfortable and spacious seating and tables made it a breeze to work, whilst complimentary refreshments kept me hydrated (and caffeinated).

I arrived into London feeling relaxed, with the train already being prepared for its next departure. Image: Fintan Horan-Stear

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Latitude varies from −90° to 90°. The latitude of the Equator is 0°; the latitude of the South Pole is −90°; the latitude of the North Pole is 90°. Positive latitude values correspond to the geographic locations north of the Equator (abbrev. N). Negative latitude values correspond to the geographic locations south of the Equator (abbrev. S).

Longitude is counted from the prime meridian ( IERS Reference Meridian for WGS 84) and varies from −180° to 180°. Positive longitude values correspond to the geographic locations east of the prime meridian (abbrev. E). Negative longitude values correspond to the geographic locations west of the prime meridian (abbrev. W).

UTM or Universal Transverse Mercator coordinate system divides the Earth’s surface into 60 longitudinal zones. The coordinates of a location within each zone are defined as a planar coordinate pair related to the intersection of the equator and the zone’s central meridian, and measured in meters.

Elevation above sea level is a measure of a geographic location’s height. We are using the global digital elevation model GTOPO30 .

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