New Look CrossCountry Voyager: We attend the glitzy launch event!
Episode description
The Voyager and Super Voyager trains are one of the least loved on Britain’s railway. But why is that? Operationally and mechanically, they are robust, reliable and capable. And they’re super quick too!
Reasons for their unloved status may include their interiors and their underfloor engines. Opinions will always differ on such things. Where opinions differ far less is that their interiors are tatty and tired.
Well, that’s about to change. On 10 February we were invited to the launch of the first refurbished Voyager at Alstom’s Derby Litchurch Lane site. And we rather like it. It’s functional rather than fancy, but actually, that’s exactly what is needed right now.
We spoke to Managing Director of CrossCountry Trains, Shiona Rolfe, had a good look round the train inside to check out the new features and came away looking forward to seeing the first of these refurbished Voyagers in service as soon as possible!
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