It's fair to say this has been a bucket list item of mine for a few years now, so to finally complete the entire 13 hour 15 minute journey from Aberdeen to Penzance on 13/07/2023, on a Cross Country Voyager no less, was nothing short of spectacular.
Of course, I had to document the trip, which will be split across four videos. This is part one, taking us from Aberdeen down the East Coast of Scotland, calling at Stonehaven, Montrose, Arbroath, Dundee, Leuchars, Cupar, Ladybank, Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Inverkeithing, Haymarket and Edinburgh Waverley, crossing both the Tay and Forth Rail Bridges along the way.
I also decided that as this was such a special occasion, while the standard class on XC services is comfortable, I would try their first class for the first time. It should be noted, however, that these videos are not a review of the experience, but a series to document the journey itself, showing each calling point and some interesting sights throughout.
Hopefully many of you will still find these videos interesting, and allow you to see just how long this one service is. A huge thank you to all of the staff who crewed the train on this day, making it an even more enjoyable journey, especially the train manager with us for this first leg, who was incredibly friendly and welcoming!
8 окт 2024
