Why railway is bringing first-class seating back after 10 years
The premium carriages will offer more spacious seats and improved connectivity, but catering will not be provided.
This move marks a significant shift for Chiltern Railways, which had eliminated first-class seating over a decade ago and a business zone in 2020.
The reintroduction is primarily driven by the acquisition of new Mark 5A trains, which are already configured with first-class sections, making conversion to standard class financially unviable.
The new fleet, replacing older carriages, will also feature modern amenities such as plug sockets and enhanced Wi-Fi.
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