The Anonymous Widower

East Coast Didn’t Impress

It had been a long time, since I travelled all the way up from London to Edinburgh in one go.  Once a few years ago in the days of GNER, I did a trip from Peterborough to Edinburgh and back in a day. That must have been after I had been diagnosed as a coeliac, and I can remember discussing my meals with the on-board chef.

As it was I didn’t get any breakfast on the way up, as they had nothing that was gluten-free.  So I might as well have saved money and travelled in Standard Class.  Compare this with Virgin Trains, who now serve an excellent gluten-free breakfast.

I also had a seat with a table that rattled a lot and shook tea everywhere. I just think it needed the tightening of a couple of screws.

I think that next time, I go to Edinburgh, I’ll combine it with an intermediate stop like Liverpool or Newcastle or perhaps take the soft option and fly.

Mainly because I was getting distinctly hungry by the time I finished my journey.

I could have taken a packed lunch or bought sandwiches in Marks and Spencer in Kings Cross, but that really nullifies the advantage of First Class. Obviously with a shorter journey to say Leeds, York or Newcastle, this lack of food is less of a problem, as I can eat well at both ends of the trip.

As I Can in Edinburgh, but surely one of the reasons to take long distance trains, is to enjoy the travel and the views and hopefully some well-served food.

October 24, 2013 - Posted by AnonW | Food, Transport/Travel | Coeliac/Gluten-Free, Edinburgh, Lumo