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At a Glance
Travel Pass Supplement
Rail Pass Reservation Fees
Reservations
Not Available
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Accessing the train
Wheelchair Spaces
Bikes Allowed
Travel Comforts
Air Conditioned
Train Specification
Attributes of the train
Has a Conductor
Country
Which country these trains operate in.
Great Britain
Travel Passes
Eurail
On Board
Standard
Perks
WiFi
A complimentary WiFi portal is available throughout this train.
Power Socket (UK)
The power sockets on this train are compatible with the standard 3-point plugs as typically used in the UK.
A 'Quiet Zone' is available on these trains, in which passengers are asked to refrain from using mobile devices.
As seat reservations aren't available, passengers who wish to travel in this zone, should look for the signs on the exterior of the train and board accordingly.
Conversely if you will want to make calls etc during your journey, check that you haven't unwittingly occupied seats in the Quiet Zone.
First Class
Perks
WiFi
A complimentary WiFi portal is available throughout this train.
Power Socket (UK)
The power sockets on this train are compatible with the standard 3-point plugs as typically used in the UK.
What's relatively unusual is that it isn't possible to book First Class tickets to travel by these trains.
Instead if you want to take advantage of travelling First Class, which include:
- larger seats
- with some solo seats available
- every seat is at a table
- every seat has a dedicated power socket
you can board into First Class with any valid ticket and then pay a £20 supplement (2026 price) to the train conductor when they come to inspect the tickets.
Travel summary:
Chiltern Railways operates two types of train on its London <> Birmingham route, these new and rather loco-hauled trains and its regular Clubman trains.
As [the info](https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/our-fleet/new-trains on the Chiltern Railways website points out they have have numerous features common to the latest long-distance trains, including
- Automated onboard air conditioning that reacts to outdoor temperaturesFold down
- Seat back tables in Standard Class* with extendable sections for larger devices
- Spacious luggage racks in every carriage
- Dedicated bike storage for up to four bikes
- Plug sockets and USB ports at every seat
- Two dedicated accessible areas complete with companion seating
*= In First Class all seats are at tables
Assisted Travel Information is available HERE.
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