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Can you drink alcohol on Great Western trains?

What food and drink do you have on-board? We serve classic snacks and sweet treats, plus a great range of soft drinks, beers, and wines from our popular trolley service. Find out more about our on-board catering service.



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Exclusive to First-Class Passengers Once onboard, you'll enjoy complimentary at-seat meal and beverage service provided by our onboard staff of First Class attendants. Selections include freshly prepared chef inspired entrees as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

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First Class passengers enjoy priority boarding, premium amenities, complimentary onboard food and beverage services and privileged access to station lounges in Boston - South Station, New York - Moynihan Train Hall, Philadelphia - William H Gray III 30th Street Station and Washington, DC - Union Station.

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Flying first class can be an amazing experience, especially if you're traveling internationally. Along with premium treatment in the airport, you can expect better seats, better food and better service onboard. However, first class tickets can also be expensive.

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There is no set dress code in Premium Standard and in First Class many passengers choose attire that lends it's self to their enjoyment of a relaxing journey whether smart or casual.

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There are no restrictions regarding bring private stock alcohol onto the train in your baggage.

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Yes, you can drink alcohol on many trains in Europe and the UK.

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You'll get a guaranteed table seat, as well as access to a power socket and USB port at every seat. On selected trains, you get priority booking for their Pullman Dining service. During the week (between around 06:30 and 19:30), you'll get free drinks and snacks.

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On board services: Eating and drinking are permitted on all trains. Most long distance trains offer dining cars. If your train does not have a dining car, it likely offers a buffet bar car.

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Most of the survivors were sitting behind first class, towards the front of the plane. Nonetheless, a TIME investigation that looked at 35 years of aircraft accident data found the middle rear seats of an aircraft had the lowest fatality rate: 28%, compared with 44% for the middle aisle seats.

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First Class Average Price On average, first class tickets for domestic flights in the United States cost at least $1,300 – but travelers are looking at even higher prices to fly first-class internationally. International round-trip flights from the United States (in first class seats) average as follows: Europe: $3,500.

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You can also bring your own alcohol onboard. In First Class complimentary alcohol is served from 11:30am (when available). There are some trains where alchohol can't be consumed or purchased: On Friday's the 09.52 Aberdeen to London King's Cross train, between Aberdeen and Newcastle (and all calling points in between).

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