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Some good things have happened since Branson started running trains in the west of Britain. The Voyagers are good, the Pendolinos are even better. The acceleration out of stations can't fail to impress. It's very quiet on board. The curved toilet area is so good that hiding in it is probably a viable option on short journies. The booking website genuinely tries to get you the cheapest fare it can, some of which are very cheap. All in all it's encouraging to see a bid from Branson (shared with Stagecoach) for the East Coast franchise.