northernbelle
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Standard class has been reupholstered as well, just using the same moquette as before. It's interesting how not changing the colour scheme inside can have a psychological bearing on how people feel about a train interior - I think XC missed a trick by not moving away from the Virgin interior. Presumably there were whole-life savings to be had from the maintenance contract by keeping the same finishes as the West Coast sets.The XC units are in a dire state internally. It’s very noticeable how the only bit that’s really been touched (other than removing the shop) is First Class and that was pretty much limited to reupholstering the seats.
A thorough mid life refurbishment is what is required by stripping them out and starting again.
Agree a top to bottom rethink of the interior is long overdue.