Very surprised to find I was seated in the “entertainment” carriage on my journey to Taunton today. Entertainment on long train journeys used to be provided by snogging teenagers or dribbling grannies, but now First Great Western has airline-style video screens on the seat backs. Mains sockets were also available at each seat for your phone-charging or kettle boiling pleasure.
More Ryan air style, most of the content is paid (£1.75), but there some free stuff so you can see what you’re going to get.
Well done train company! Can we have it on the tube?
