Is this the best 1st Class in the UK - LNER InterCity 225 Leeds to Kings Cross 1st Class

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  • Join me on board an InterCity 225 in 1st Class - is this the best that the UK can offer?
    Leeds to London Kings Cross.
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    Date of Travel - 13th January 2022.
    Departure Station - Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
    Arrival Station - London, Kings Cross, England
    Class of Travel - 1st class
    Rolling Stock - InterCity 225, Class 91 loco, Mk4 coaches.
    Cost of Journey - £28.15 with railcard discount.
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  • @danielstripreports
    @danielstripreports 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic video mate, I had the exact same meal as you just yesterday and can confirm, it is very tasty, look forward to your next video!

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate, appreciated as always - it was great to back on the tracks and this was the perfect tonic. I’m pleased hot meals are back on the menu, most welcome.

  • @neilcoram3495
    @neilcoram3495 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good video. A few years ago myself and wifey had a few days in Harrogate travelled north in a 125 and south in a 225 both ways in first very nice indeed both on breakfast trains. The brucey bonus in leeds station is having a spoons in station building. 😂

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated. I have used that spoons pub a few times myself, a little too handy 😂

  • @SeanMidlandstransporthub
    @SeanMidlandstransporthub 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you back mate

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mater - appreciated. It’s nice to get the channel back on track (no pun intended) 😂

  • @arnoldspottingvideos5269
    @arnoldspottingvideos5269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video mate. They still have 225 sets running around and I like their first class is very nice

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Cheers mate - appreciated. They’re are a few still knocking about and I do love the 1st class. I’m hoping next week brings another one. !?

  • @andyrob3259
    @andyrob3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see you back. Always enjoy yours travels. Always liked LNER First although never been a fan of their external colour scheme - I liked the darker one (seemed more classy). Andy from Melbourne, Australia.

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate - appreciated. Agree about the livery.

  • @amtrakharry
    @amtrakharry 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was a fantastic trip report ! 😀 I rode back in 1992 on my last trip across the pond. It's to bad they couldn't have built a newer version of the 225...Thanks for sharing this with us... :):):)

  • @Kijin-13
    @Kijin-13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video
    Never taken IC225's 1st class before (but I've taken Azuma's 1st class for 6 times)

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you - appreciated, if you get the opportunity take it.

  • @tomsargentvevo9216
    @tomsargentvevo9216 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My friend, that buzzing “urrrr” is not a broken tannoy but is a deliberate sound to confirm the carriages are synced to the loco. If you cannot hear that sound, your 91 loco is broken!

  • @jackcrawford3921
    @jackcrawford3921 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm travelling this route with my Dad on 11th July to King's Cross, we are going in first class that day but on the reverse route the next day, we are going in standard class.

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s a really nice route and I hope you enjoy your trip, plus make the most out of what 1st class offers.

    • @jackcrawford3921
      @jackcrawford3921 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheGeordieTravels thanks!

  • @manomaylr
    @manomaylr ปีที่แล้ว

    The iconic InterCity 225 and the even more iconic InterCity 125… shoes that will be hard for the Azumas to fill.

  • @andyrob3259
    @andyrob3259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Isn’t the North Concourse of Leeds station what used to be the totally separate ’Leeds City’ during the Big 4 days for one of the companies ? Then combined and updated in BR days as one single station? The Southern concourse was the other station.

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good question mate, I’m not sure but I’ll look into it.

  • @paulroach2538
    @paulroach2538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good report 'Mk 4 standard class seat and 1s class seat still the best

  • @patrickspeaight9154
    @patrickspeaight9154 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    If the ride is so good, and the sears are sk comfortable, why is the design not copied, else where? Thank you a good ride!! Patrick Speaight, Northamptonshire

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, thank you for watching. I wish they did but it’s common place nowadays to take something old fashioned, modernise it and actually make it worse. Shame to see them go.

  • @michael42158
    @michael42158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent report. Who were you playing for?

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate - appreciated. I was involved in an event that was part of Englands 2018 World Cup bid that was held at Elland Road.

  • @lewis8407
    @lewis8407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, once again. I love the old mk4 coaches... alot better than the newer azuma First class imo. 👌🏻

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate - appreciated as always and totally agree 100%

  • @stepheng7586
    @stepheng7586 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I travelled in standard class accommodation in a Mark 4 set and I can honestly say it's more comfortable than 1st class on an Azuma (Class 800,801).

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers mate - appreciated. I agree with the seats. The 800’s are uncomfortable at best.

    • @Kijin-13
      @Kijin-13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AZUMA'S RIGHT ANGLE SEATS

  • @stuartpalmer8233
    @stuartpalmer8233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes, definitely the best first class experience. Such a pity that these trains' days are numbered in favour of a replacement which has already clearly demonstrated itself to be inferior.

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It is a real shame, I was recently on an LNER Azuma and they just have nothing about them, bright lights and a bit soulless. Hope they stay as long as possible.

  • @TheArkamedBat
    @TheArkamedBat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I want the Leeds services to be hauled by 90s instead of 91s. Is better

    • @manomaylr
      @manomaylr ปีที่แล้ว

      Why??

    • @TheArkamedBat
      @TheArkamedBat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@manomaylr They have more stops than the slows to Waverley, and the 90s have a lower top speed, but slightly more power.

  • @england902
    @england902 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do people always show a toilet. We all know what a toilet looks like and how it works.

    • @TheGeordieTravels
      @TheGeordieTravels  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi mate, thanks for watching - appreciated. I understand your view but some people don't so for completeness i do.