Just a few points re the Cornish Night Riviera. During July and august it runs to full capacity most days. We are short of stock to cope with possible bookings and demand is growing. It is a big disappointment to all that there is no tag on order for new stock for us. My personal thoughts are because of IEP and franchise date uncertainty and lack of continuity would mean no joined up plan. There is life in the structure of our SLEPs so I guess they who are think its better to gut them and have a new interior to more modern spec. for now until some point when...... .
A 57 can easily power a longer sleeper train and again more locos would be nice. If only for planned maintenance such as the current bogie refurbishment programme - its the replacement DRS locos that have caused most problems since last summer.
As for value, its not just the price but the practical ease of using a sleeper service that also counts. On a weeks holiday you gain 2 full days extra !
Finally, lots would like to see all services run on a Saturday night too and a new service brought back up to Bristol and on to Scotland up the west side.
I would have concerns about using the new 73 though....... .