@@Dave_Sisson The explanation for arguments and Peterborough is found in ua-cam.com/video/01AJAWHNd5o/v-deo.html and for mention of what went wrong see ua-cam.com/video/2TP3E0Scyhs/v-deo.html I think that two things happened that day in Peterborough and the second (BBC) video gets the order wrong. Firstly, there was a missed connection due to a late incoming train, which was the departing train that you saw. They then decided to do a Vicki explores Peterborough, but perhaps she was late back for plan B leading to a further delay and the need to switch to plan C. Frankly, how well Geoff and Vicki got on is a testament to the strength of what they have together. There must have been many times when they were tired and things went wrong, but it seems they took so much in their strides.
-And here we have the antique series 800 passenger trains of London and North Eastern Railway, which have been famous over the century, for giving a newtrain experience to the passenger. -Excuseme, what's "newtrain"? -Newtrain is a term, brought to public in summer of 2019 by an old chap, called Geoff Marshall. Basically it means "excited beyound belief". -Geoff Marshall, you mean the HSXL lines president? -Yes, the same fellow, that brought us the famous HMU network.
Honestly Azuma is the best train Ive ever been on currently and it reeks of huge invesement!! All of TOCS will have to up their game and catch up with LNER!! Great passion guys!!
@@asolurs this is true, they are also largely assembled in the UK like the HST. We sold our ability to design trains in the 1980s so our friends in the far east come to fill the gap
Nah they replaced the god damn intercity 125’s and most trainspotters hate this train because the intercity had been in service since 1976 because Britain wanted a new train different to a diesel but still one.
Well, the operating companies definitely love them; LNER, GWR and TransPennine have all ordered variants. I doubt I'll ever ride on one, I'll be stuck with CAF's trains, but I'm delighted that we're finally getting modern rolling stock.
I_like Jintys10 They are definitely the most insufferable part of an otherwise fairly inclusive community. I like the HST too but Jesus Christ , they need to grow up and stop snivelling .
Shame GWR only relies on having a trolley service. But well done LNER, a buffet counter! Just like GWR's old HST's! Beautiful! Geoff serves two teas on 5.22 😂
@Peter Mitchell I've heard that there are a lot of both internal and external discussions ongoing to bring the buffet carriages back into service on GWR on the new Intercity Express Trains. There is also a public petition at you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/great-western-railway-bring-back-the-buffet which may help with this decision...? The buffet carriages do exist and are sitting in a siding somewhere apparently....
@@davidmilne5122 i go on the new gwr 800s quite a lot (live in Bath) and when he said they had a buffet car my jaw sort of dropped because recognising this train and then having the luxury of a buffet car in the middle is sort of perfect. it cant get better. it shows too that it takes so little space and we all know how annoying it is to get stuck behind the trolley. not only that but most of the time there is only a trolley on one half and ive been on one where they claimed that and still didnt serve even though i got on at paddington. (sorry about that rant) just bring back the buffet. its better in every way
@@cjeam9199 they have load of space for bikes and luggage. the old ones did have the guards car but i think they have reasonable space for bikes and luggage
Buses in Bath & Bristol They have a decent amount of luggage space for normal luggage yes. But there are 4 bike spaces on the 10 & 9 car layouts, which is poor.
When they sprayed the steam/smoke across in front of the Azuma, I hope there was nobody sat in the HST in the adjoining platform, they would have shat themselves!
I swear you 2 can do nothing wrong, brilliant totally brilliant once again, I think you're wonderful. Vicki that seemed like quite a large frog in your throat at the end I hope it wasn't too sore. Of course down in our neck of the woods on GWR, we've been experiencing the 800's with the ones they are using for the Penzance to Paddington runs. But they look terrific and I hope LNER have the same success with them as we are down here in GWR land.
Oscair Brady it's funny, but when I moved to the UK in 87, I used to sit on the IC225, thinking that they were like the most modern thing ever. Not realising that they had been in service since the 70s.
@@ビスマルクビスマルク-s9f I do not understand English, so I will return it in Japanese. There is prosperity and decline in everything. The United Kingdom has made excellent use of a steam locomotive with train-like performance, which I think is a major cause of the decline so far. But you could notice that. She embraced shame and accepted railway technology in France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. That's a very courageous thing. But you know. That 50 years later, 100 years later that the world of railway kingdom will return to England. Certainly you have failed. Convert from a steam locomotive to a train. But you know. You know the solution when you make a mistake. That's the path England chose with the world's best brains. There is no reason to be wrong! You Britain has the best brains in the world!
Congratulations #Azuma! So excited for your gorgeous train.... Wish we could have something so wonderful in the USA. Loved this video, felt like I was personally there, Thanks for sharing.
14:43 onward you 2 on top form, Vicki on pure wind up mode and that is the most high pitched cheerful bye from her with the happiest of smiles. Pure televisual gold.
Richard law. The new iconic train upholding the L.N.E.R. reputation. Thank you Hitachi and a special thanks to the staff for making it a rememberable day.
you are so fortunate to have trains that you can actually ride. All we have here are idiots in cars and grid lock. Victorville Ca. off the 15 Freeway 100 or so miles from Los Angeles. Once flew from Hawaii to L.A. did the trip in 4.5 hours. It took 4 hours by car to travel from LAX to Victorville, distance a little over 100 miles. Just really dig All The Stations, may you never reach the last one....end of the line.
Dear All The Stations Currently, in Japan, "AZUMA" generally is "east" or "eastern region", but, the original word "吾嬬(azuma)" means "My wife". Good-luck 👍 GOD bless everyone of UK. from Japan.
Because it is written in the 7th volume of 日本書紀(NIHON-SHOKI) as "吾嬬者耶(AZUMAHAYA)". Its meaning is "Alas.... my wife." (≒ I miss you) ※日本書紀(NIHON-SHOKI) is the Japan's oldest history book of the dynasty officially compiled by the nation.
Sincerely though, I would like to wish LNER all the very very best with the new Azuma trains when they come on line and I hope, and trust, that they will provide reliable service for you. Yes, I am a fan of the HST, and I hope that this iconic train will get the send off it deserves.
I'm impressed. You managed to upload the day after. Great video as always btw. Feels weird being from Chicago and having seen all your videos taking place in the UK.
Brilliantly presented folks and the 800s look great.I helped build the 125s in Crewe Works in 1975,so to see these trusty Paxman workhorses being wound down is very sad, 😞 furthermore,they were BRITISH built unlike these replacements. Mrs Thatcher lives on ! Great presentation again and no disrespect to you both,oh just one thing,we say “Coach” in the trade,not “carriage”. Sorry to be pedantic guys but if we stop using it, we lose it don’t we ? Look forward to future presentations 😉
Yes! The interior of a train makes all the difference for passengers! It is the little things they notice. Also, so great to see LNER kept the buffet car, sure wish GWR kept theirs too :( Terrific video!!
The elbow problem is something I agree on. The buses in Leeds have seen a big overhaul and some of them don't have good elbow room and it's really uncomfortable
@All The Stations: I got to step into the cab on this very trainset during my visit to York back in April. They were running training trips to let the drivers to get used to the Azuma. I believe the man who let me in the cab for a quick look around and a photo was named Peter Russel of LNER, so shoutout to him and thanks to you all for producing terrific content!
Regarding the "elbow space": The best can be found on the German ICE trains (you can place a cup of coffee on them), while the worst are in my opinion on the Voyagers. The windows are so close to the seat you feel claustrophobic.
WTF Pete Waterman - a hero on many levels - thanks Geoff for grabbing him for mins - not always my style music but we should be thankful where he invests some of his money into future skills and the railway of tomorrow.
I find it funny that (then) British Railways went to great lengths to establish its brand and expunge the former big 4 identities. Now, decades later, the former big 4 identities re-emerge in all their glory but with a modern take which keeps them fresh and contemporary. Perfect for the new age.
What an excellent video. Couldn't agree more about the buffet car, much better than waiting in your seat for the trolley to get to you. A really informative bit of reporting, looking forwards to trying an Azuma myself.
Major timetable changes must be a headache for the timetablers, as GTR found out, I wonder do they still use a time/ distance graph to do it manually or have computers taken over? Which might explain last years cock ups, at least with a graph a glance will tell one there is two trains on the same track section at the same time, rather than wait for trains backing up on reds. At least a human can allow variable variables, a computer only follows a programme.
Serious engineering hardware ! That's why I enjoy rail travel . These Hitachi units are epic! And let's face it on any long distance run in the UK these days its like air travel for service but feels much faster. Great stuff.
This is a lot of excitement for a class 800 - I can see two or three of them down at Temple Meads any time. Are the seats more comfortable than on the GWR ones?
These guys are so great. Love their videos. The train is so colourful and a joy to see. Unlike GWR they have kept the buffet service and there hasn't been any teething problems on the first day of service unlike the GWR 800 that leaked in one carriage because the aircon system broke.
Have you seen the new "Liberty" class being built by Bombardier? Also I've been on the Class 800 (the GWR variant) and I actually don't really like them. I prefer the older HST's because (imo) they are more comfortable as passengers are separate from the power, hence making a quieter and less vibrating ride when they power up the diesel.
Re-watching this video and I realised I've adopted the Fist of Quality when I bought my new car. It really works - it gives a great impression of how good the materials and build quality are (or aren't)
Gorgeous train. Geoff, they have that fancy machine because pouring hot water from a kettle would be dangerous. You can buy fancy dispenser machines for the home, they cost £500. But they are really for making the fancy coffees. Dispensing hot water for tea is one of their minor tasks. I'm not holding my breath that will ever see something that nice in America. The oil, car and airline industries have control of Congress. In fact the current head of Amtrak actually is an Airline lobbyist.
The interior reminded me of the Narita Express in Tokyo when I was there in 2014. When I looked up both trains they look totally different... Fast trains in Australia are totally non existent. A fast train is a modern train on a track that was built for steam locomotives. That's why I loved the Shinkansen in Japan, together with the Narita Express of course.
Geoff, my sentiments exactly about the buffet. I have been known to let the trolley pass (on a trolley only service) and then walk down the train to the trolley to get my cup of tea. Poor substitute for a buffet but going to fetch the tea is all part of the travel experience. Love it. Waiting to see how new G Anglia trains turn out!
6:00 "Can we get one of these machines in our kitchen at home?" "You mean... a kettle?"
10:33 "Do you want to have an argument now or later?" The light hearted snarky banter between those two is brilliant.
@@Dave_Sisson In all fairness, Vicky was in a cheeky mood this trip wasn't she ?
Vicky - Show him where the kitchen is.
@@Dave_Sisson The explanation for arguments and Peterborough is found in ua-cam.com/video/01AJAWHNd5o/v-deo.html and for mention of what went wrong see ua-cam.com/video/2TP3E0Scyhs/v-deo.html
I think that two things happened that day in Peterborough and the second (BBC) video gets the order wrong. Firstly, there was a missed connection due to a late incoming train, which was the departing train that you saw. They then decided to do a Vicki explores Peterborough, but perhaps she was late back for plan B leading to a further delay and the need to switch to plan C.
Frankly, how well Geoff and Vicki got on is a testament to the strength of what they have together. There must have been many times when they were tired and things went wrong, but it seems they took so much in their strides.
That machine costs £10000
Have to admit, when you watch someone who is so enthusiastic and passionate it keeps non trainspotters watching!
Great work!
I know what you mean. I'm a non train spotter too, but I love Geoff and Vicki's videos.
Joanne Gray Exactly I am not a train spotter either, but Geoff and Vicky’s video are just great!
I'm a bit like Pete Waterman, not the famous music producer bit, being a fan of railways not just locomotives, trains and multiple units...
lmfao.
"How are you?"
"New train."
Never change Geoff.
-And here we have the antique series 800 passenger trains of London and North Eastern Railway, which have been famous over the century, for giving a newtrain experience to the passenger.
-Excuseme, what's "newtrain"?
-Newtrain is a term, brought to public in summer of 2019 by an old chap, called Geoff Marshall. Basically it means "excited beyound belief".
-Geoff Marshall, you mean the HSXL lines president?
-Yes, the same fellow, that brought us the famous HMU network.
70% of the parts were from the UK. Made in Uk factories with both UK and Japan tech and designing. Great team work between the two nations.
☎️
Eeeeyuoopppppgvvcccxxxz
It’s still just a downgraded Shinkansen though. But compared to the GWRs 800/1 these are a lot better in build quality and comfort so that’s nice
all trains now have to be measured but the #FistOfQuality and the #ElbowsOfSleep
Don't forget legnth in vickyfeet as we need to know if it'll fit the platforms.
Yes, every train I go on I'm going to do it
I cracked up at the #fistofquality 👏🏾🤣👏🏾
The fact Geoff keeps getting a shot of the 43 at King's Cross to match how an old train and new train looks next to each other
The fist of quality! The Geoff Marshall elbow test!
What an exciting train!
Exciting times indeed
Great to see Roger Ford and the fist of quality in action.
Best part
@@jonahturner6389 are u me, but from tropical?
@@jonahturner6389 I too enjoy seeing Mr Ford fist a train
Good to know I'm not the only one who does the elbow test 🙂
I don't think I've seen so many close-up shots of one person's elbow before...
Me as well
Same lol 😃
10:00 you said he had been on the train for 10 mins exactly 10 mins into the video...
Vicki and Geoff, you're amazing representatives for the railways. Your enthusiasm is infectious!!!
Roger is like that priest from 'Father Ted' who keeps breaking furniture by punching it.
Thank you. I was trying hard to remember why he seemed so familiar.
bunch of cowboys ted, shoddy, shoddy, shoddy
@@looneyirish007 😂😂😂
@@bobtheshorkie1987 😂😂
How much did you pay for the train, Ted? Ah Jaysus, I could have got you a better one for half that!
Honestly Azuma is the best train Ive ever been on currently and it reeks of huge invesement!! All of TOCS will have to up their game and catch up with LNER!! Great passion guys!!
アズマ(Azuma) is very cool and beautiful !
congratulations from kyoto !
東 あずま アズマ Azuma 🤩
It’s not beautiful it replaced the intercity 125
@@asolurs this is true, they are also largely assembled in the UK like the HST. We sold our ability to design trains in the 1980s so our friends in the far east come to fill the gap
I am 100% with Geoff on the elbow test. So disappointing when you're on a train where your elbow slides down.
It can only fit with asian elbow like mine haha 😅
I know, sometimes I have to swivel and pack my coat up behind my head so I get a cushion against the window.
From Japan
Congratulations
I wish British people would like that Hitachi train.
So far so good?
The interior looks better than ours in Japan
Nah they replaced the god damn intercity 125’s and most trainspotters hate this train because the intercity had been in service since 1976 because Britain wanted a new train different to a diesel but still one.
Well, the operating companies definitely love them; LNER, GWR and TransPennine have all ordered variants. I doubt I'll ever ride on one, I'll be stuck with CAF's trains, but I'm delighted that we're finally getting modern rolling stock.
I love them and I,m British.
I_like Jintys10 They are definitely the most insufferable part of an otherwise fairly inclusive community. I like the HST too but Jesus Christ , they need to grow up and stop snivelling .
By the way, Javelin is my favorite.
Great shape & color
Shame GWR only relies on having a trolley service. But well done LNER, a buffet counter! Just like GWR's old HST's! Beautiful!
Geoff serves two teas on 5.22 😂
@Peter Mitchell I've heard that there are a lot of both internal and external discussions ongoing to bring the buffet carriages back into service on GWR on the new Intercity Express Trains. There is also a public petition at you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/great-western-railway-bring-back-the-buffet which may help with this decision...?
The buffet carriages do exist and are sitting in a siding somewhere apparently....
@@davidmilne5122 i go on the new gwr 800s quite a lot (live in Bath) and when he said they had a buffet car my jaw sort of dropped because recognising this train and then having the luxury of a buffet car in the middle is sort of perfect. it cant get better. it shows too that it takes so little space and we all know how annoying it is to get stuck behind the trolley. not only that but most of the time there is only a trolley on one half and ive been on one where they claimed that and still didnt serve even though i got on at paddington. (sorry about that rant)
just bring back the buffet. its better in every way
Baggage car with an actual decent number of bike and oversized luggage spaces would be more useful.
@@cjeam9199 they have load of space for bikes and luggage. the old ones did have the guards car but i think they have reasonable space for bikes and luggage
Buses in Bath & Bristol They have a decent amount of luggage space for normal luggage yes. But there are 4 bike spaces on the 10 & 9 car layouts, which is poor.
When they sprayed the steam/smoke across in front of the Azuma, I hope there was nobody sat in the HST in the adjoining platform, they would have shat themselves!
I'd imagine it was dry ice.
@@qwertyTRiG i thought it was on fire...
Looked a bit ‘fire extinguisher-y’ to me...
CO2
I hope the train driver was prepared for that!
Nobody:
*FIST OF QUALITY*
*Bang Bang Bang*
HST 125 will still be running when Azuna retires.
Its done
UNO Reverse card
From Japan
Japanese trains are running in UK. I am very happy. Please be loved by AZUMA of a pretty face, safety first, everyone properly.
I swear you 2 can do nothing wrong, brilliant totally brilliant once again, I think you're wonderful. Vicki that seemed like quite a large frog in your throat at the end I hope it wasn't too sore. Of course down in our neck of the woods on GWR, we've been experiencing the 800's with the ones they are using for the Penzance to Paddington runs. But they look terrific and I hope LNER have the same success with them as we are down here in GWR land.
Something wrong gone now. They both divorced
About time these were introduced
Agree with Vicky on the interiors - makes a big difference to the overall experience
Kinda sad how the HST sits sadly whilst it's replacement meets up with it 😔. Good video Geoff
In theory, the HST was replaced in the '90s by the Mk4 sets.
The HST has had an incredible career. It deserves a good retirement.
@@Nimmo1492 im going on the last gwr one tomorrow. cant have been on one for nearly 2 years because of the new trains. going to bring back memories
Chris Bell Only partially. The HSTs that the IC225s replaced were obviously moved to other operators.
Oscair Brady it's funny, but when I moved to the UK in 87, I used to sit on the IC225, thinking that they were like the most modern thing ever. Not realising that they had been in service since the 70s.
鉄道発祥の国に日本の車両が走るとは...これほどの誉はあるまい。更に日本式の名称「あずま」を受け入れてくれたイギリスの方々に感謝します。
We destroy our own railway engineering capacity then import what we once made.
There is no honour in that.
MirVids
僕は英語が解らないので日本語で返します。何事にも繁栄と衰退が有ります。イギリスは電車並みの性能を持った蒸気機関車を極めましたが、それが今に至る衰退の大きな原因だと思います。でもその事にあなた方は気付くことができました。恥を忍んでフランスやドイツ、イタリア、そして日本の鉄道技術を受け入れました。それはとても勇気がいる事です。ですが、あなた方は解っているのです。それが50年後、100年後には世界に誇る鉄道王国がイギリスに帰ってくる事を。確かにあなた方は失敗をしました。蒸気機関車から電車への変換を。ですが、あなた方は知っているのです。失敗をした時の打開策を知っているのです。それが世界随一の頭脳を持つイギリスが選んだ道です。間違っているわけが有りません！あなた方イギリスは世界で最も優れた頭脳を持っているのです！
@@ビスマルクビスマルク-s9f I do not understand English, so I will return it in Japanese. There is prosperity and decline in everything. The United Kingdom has made excellent use of a steam locomotive with train-like performance, which I think is a major cause of the decline so far. But you could notice that. She embraced shame and accepted railway technology in France, Germany, Italy, and Japan. That's a very courageous thing. But you know. That 50 years later, 100 years later that the world of railway kingdom will return to England. Certainly you have failed. Convert from a steam locomotive to a train. But you know. You know the solution when you make a mistake. That's the path England chose with the world's best brains. There is no reason to be wrong! You Britain has the best brains in the world!
Got one of these today from Kings Cross to Newcastle.
Congratulations #Azuma! So excited for your gorgeous train.... Wish we could have something so wonderful in the USA. Loved this video, felt like I was personally there, Thanks for sharing.
I’m on of one of these right now. Next stop Darlington. I got on at Kings Cross. Getting of at Newcastle. I’m glad they have free Wi Fi!
Congratulations! We are looking forward to further for the development of UK.
Greeting from 広島 (Hiroshima).
座席が２×２シートで通路が狭く感じるって事は 座席の幅がゆったりしているって事だ。羨ましい！
Looking forward to them making it as far as Durham and Newcastle.
14:43 onward you 2 on top form, Vicki on pure wind up mode and that is the most high pitched cheerful bye from her with the happiest of smiles. Pure televisual gold.
The new trains look great. Loved the video, but your videos are always excellent.
thanks Jill, we work so hard to make them fun, entertaining and yet also informative. appreciate the comment!
"The fist of quality" i'm in stitches !! :')
They'll get to Berwick by Christmas. Not sure which Christmas but... :-))
Richard law. The new iconic train upholding the L.N.E.R. reputation. Thank you Hitachi and a special thanks to the staff for making it a rememberable day.
Where was the toilet review? I am disappoint.
No we don't want toilet reviews. Well done Geoff for not including one!!
Ian Mcclavin Why not? Of course we do.
There was no toilet review as there is no toilet on the Azuma. It's so fast, engineers felt you don't need one onboard!
@@grbadalamenti Don't believe you, but nothing would surprise me in 2019!!! 😁😁😜🤡🥺😊🙃😛☹🤪
I can't give it a positive review unless it has a strong flush.
I just adore how they’re both so nerdy about things that are diametrically opposite and yet it works so well.
A welcome return of "no-fringe" Vicky!
Her best look
Great video as usual 👍
Looking forward to travelling on the Azuma in the near future
you are so fortunate to have trains that you can actually ride. All we have here are idiots in cars and grid lock. Victorville Ca. off the 15 Freeway 100 or so miles from Los Angeles. Once flew from Hawaii to L.A. did the trip in 4.5 hours. It took 4 hours by car to travel from LAX to Victorville, distance a little over 100 miles. Just really dig All The Stations, may you never reach the last one....end of the line.
You should ride Amtrak! The Southwest Chief stops in Victorville on its way between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City, Denver, Kansas City, and Chicago
The South West Trains seats in standard class was quite bright and uplifting because like to Azuma in Standard class, the SWT seats were red
Dear All The Stations
Currently, in Japan, "AZUMA" generally is "east" or "eastern region",
but, the original word "吾嬬(azuma)" means "My wife".
Good-luck 👍 GOD bless everyone of UK. from Japan.
Because it is written in the 7th volume of 日本書紀(NIHON-SHOKI) as "吾嬬者耶(AZUMAHAYA)".
Its meaning is "Alas.... my wife." (≒ I miss you)
※日本書紀(NIHON-SHOKI) is the Japan's oldest history book of the dynasty officially compiled by the nation.
Sincerely though, I would like to wish LNER all the very very best with the new Azuma trains when they come on line and I hope, and trust, that they will provide reliable service for you. Yes, I am a fan of the HST, and I hope that this iconic train will get the send off it deserves.
Did you get to meet "The man in seat 61" I saw on twitter he also did that journey. He was in Coach K Seat 61 of course.
That quick shot from the cab the best seat in the house. Cheers Geoff and Vicky for a now historic vlog
I'm impressed. You managed to upload the day after.
Great video as always btw. Feels weird being from Chicago and having seen all your videos taking place in the UK.
These Japanese trains are wonderful.
Not really Japanese, but they have a lot of Japanese technology, majority of the steel on this train is British.
I have the same test with my elbow in the trams in Sofia, Bulgaria on my daily commute to school :)
Exciting! Trains are the best!
Crikey! 13:25 King's Cross looks like it could do with a gardener :-)
that's the state of pretty much every station
So good to know it has a buffet car. Getting up and walking for a drink is one of those little pleasures.
Great to see BTP. Can you do a video about how they police the rail network?
Brilliantly presented folks and the 800s look great.I helped build the 125s in Crewe Works in 1975,so to see these trusty Paxman workhorses being wound down is very sad, 😞 furthermore,they were BRITISH built unlike these replacements. Mrs Thatcher lives on !
Great presentation again and no disrespect to you both,oh just one thing,we say “Coach” in the trade,not “carriage”. Sorry to be pedantic guys but if we stop using it, we lose it don’t we ?
Look forward to future presentations 😉
The elbow test is a long-distance train essential!
Also, do we know what the timetable for the new trains is going to be?
Great video, Geoff & Vicki. Two more enthusiastic, geeky 'train people' have yet to be created!
Its about bloody time we get them
Yes! The interior of a train makes all the difference for passengers! It is the little things they notice. Also, so great to see LNER kept the buffet car, sure wish GWR kept theirs too :( Terrific video!!
ACE Video and , The legend Pete Waterman !!
The video, the content, the humour, the music ............ but above all, the presenters.......... pure quality. The trains pretty good too! 👏👏👍😀
The elbow problem is something I agree on. The buses in Leeds have seen a big overhaul and some of them don't have good elbow room and it's really uncomfortable
@All The Stations: I got to step into the cab on this very trainset during my visit to York back in April. They were running training trips to let the drivers to get used to the Azuma. I believe the man who let me in the cab for a quick look around and a photo was named Peter Russel of LNER, so shoutout to him and thanks to you all for producing terrific content!
Regarding the "elbow space": The best can be found on the German ICE trains (you can place a cup of coffee on them), while the worst are in my opinion on the Voyagers. The windows are so close to the seat you feel claustrophobic.
lol that's what tables are for !!!!
I take it you haven't been on a shinkansen then. Those things are actually wide gauge bodies!
I sincerely think this was your best video to date! Keep up the good work!
Thank you Paul, very kind! We do work hard to do these. Appreciated.
WTF Pete Waterman - a hero on many levels - thanks Geoff for grabbing him for mins - not always my style music but we should be thankful where he invests some of his money into future skills and the railway of tomorrow.
I find it funny that (then) British Railways went to great lengths to establish its brand and expunge the former big 4 identities. Now, decades later, the former big 4 identities re-emerge in all their glory but with a modern take which keeps them fresh and contemporary. Perfect for the new age.
Great vid and was that Simon Calder at 3.23 in the vid. That would've been great to interview him.
I've heard that East Midlands Railway and Avanti West coast are getting I think EMR are getting 803s and AWC are getting 805s and 807s
HST and 91s: We're In the Endgame Now
It looks very nice Geoff & Vicky...!!! 🚄😀🔝👍
Vikki cracked me up throughout this Zideo ( giggles like a fool as he makes the z swoosh sound)
What an excellent video. Couldn't agree more about the buffet car, much better than waiting in your seat for the trolley to get to you. A really informative bit of reporting, looking forwards to trying an Azuma myself.
I love that the guy from LNER said there will be a step change in the timetable that they’ll be delivering incrementally over the next few years... 😂
Alastair Harding Yes funny that! It seem as if the government does not want a repeat of may last year timetable mess up! 😂😂
Major timetable changes must be a headache for the timetablers, as GTR found out, I wonder do they still use a time/ distance graph to do it manually or have computers taken over? Which might explain last years cock ups, at least with a graph a glance will tell one there is two trains on the same track section at the same time, rather than wait for trains backing up on reds. At least a human can allow variable variables, a computer only follows a programme.
It's a smart looking beast, isn't it. Another fabulous video.
3:23 is that Simon Calder?, travel expert, could’ve made a good interview!
It does indeed look like him
@@weealvin8586 Yes it is him.
Old noddy 😂
Serious engineering hardware ! That's why I enjoy rail travel . These Hitachi units are epic! And let's face it on any long distance run in the UK these days its like air travel for service but feels much faster. Great stuff.
And on top of that, you get the gorgeous views of the British countryside.
@@josephharrison8354 Exactly! Beats driving! Cheers.
This is a lot of excitement for a class 800 - I can see two or three of them down at Temple Meads any time. Are the seats more comfortable than on the GWR ones?
Yes.
i love that Vicki was dunkin her biscuit as she passed through my ol' home town Stevenage!
Never clicked on a notification so fast before!
What is about these videos?!? I simply don’t understand how I’d explain to anyone how compelling they are. Great job, great videos. Thank you.
Geoff is becoming a proper presenter, they're making him do fake work now...
You two are brilliant! Love to you both.
Great finally we get to see the capabilities of these new trains
watch a '43!!
Yes I know dude
All that garish primary red. The spirit of Virgin Trains lives on.
The Azuma looks great!
And you make a good job in the Buffetcar😅
These guys are so great.
Love their videos.
The train is so colourful and a joy to see.
Unlike GWR they have kept the buffet service and there hasn't been any teething problems on the first day of service unlike the GWR 800 that leaked in one carriage because the aircon system broke.
Looks much better than the Acela here in the US. I wish we had trains that cool
Have you seen the new "Liberty" class being built by Bombardier?
Also I've been on the Class 800 (the GWR variant) and I actually don't really like them. I prefer the older HST's because (imo) they are more comfortable as passengers are separate from the power, hence making a quieter and less vibrating ride when they power up the diesel.
Zach Ashton The new Acela trains are 100% Alstom
Sure it's shiny and new but even the first class seats on this train look less comfortable than amtrak coach seats.
Re-watching this video and I realised I've adopted the Fist of Quality when I bought my new car. It really works - it gives a great impression of how good the materials and build quality are (or aren't)
did you know the Z in Azuma is the N in LNER turned on it's side
Now you've said that it makes sense with their signature n logo
you sure it's not just Virgin's N?
@@PrograError cheeky
Yes, I did!
Just sat down on my first Azuma and am loving that I can rest my elbow on the window sill
Gorgeous train. Geoff, they have that fancy machine because pouring hot water from a kettle would be dangerous. You can buy fancy dispenser machines for the home, they cost £500. But they are really for making the fancy coffees. Dispensing hot water for tea is one of their minor tasks.
I'm not holding my breath that will ever see something that nice in America. The oil, car and airline industries have control of Congress. In fact the current head of Amtrak actually is an Airline lobbyist.
Yes Geoff , tips on making tea , teabag in cup , poor hot water into cup , lovely !
I know the guy on the right at 4:55! He's called Shaun and works at York :D
Delightful to see you both again!
Another great video, I wish we had the same type of service in the States. If I were Sec. of Transportation, we would ! ! !
Glad to see the buffet has been continued on the new trains.
I need the red Z finger when writing Z in tge air
The interior reminded me of the Narita Express in Tokyo when I was there in 2014. When I looked up both trains they look totally different...
Fast trains in Australia are totally non existent. A fast train is a modern train on a track that was built for steam locomotives. That's why I loved the Shinkansen in Japan, together with the Narita Express of course.
What was in your tote bag Geoff?!
(I actually know, I have one too)
Geoff, my sentiments exactly about the buffet. I have been known to let the trolley pass (on a trolley only service) and then walk down the train to the trolley to get my cup of tea. Poor substitute for a buffet but going to fetch the tea is all part of the travel experience. Love it. Waiting to see how new G Anglia trains turn out!