The 125mph Voyager train has been given a facelift by operator CrossCountry.
The four and five coach units run services from York to Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh and the South West.
They are 25-years-old now and have often been criticised for smells coming from the toilets on board. Overcrowding can be a problem too as the trains do long trips passing many major cities. A Voyager train running between Edinburgh and Penzance via York ends up serving two markets, long-distance and commuter. They often run in pairs to ease this issue.
However, CrossCountry say it’s delighted to share details of the first refurbished Voyager train, with upgraded interiors and a refreshed exterior. They say the new look will be rolled out across their various routes now and you should see one soon.
What can you expect?
– Brighter interiors with new LED lighting
– New seats, carpets and tables
– 3-pin, USB-A & USB-C charging
– Improved bike spaces
– Clearer wayfinding thanks to enhanced interior and exterior labelling
Alongside the new exterior livery, more than 85km of new cabling powers the upgrades throughout the train.
