Re: Overbooking of TGVs (Was Eurostar electrical and signalling)

Phil Richards <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>...

> Possibly because SNCF review loadings and quotas a few days before. 

Such reviews are siad to occur 4-5 times in average throughout the
reservation period.


> > Yet, the experience of an overcrowded Night TGV may deter you from
> > using that option again.
> 
> Travelling even on a lightly loaded TGV at night can't exactly be the 
> best option...

No, it isn't indeed. But it is sometimes the only possibility, in view
of all the withrawals of overnighters...

While I dislike of such services as a matter of principle, I must
admit that the experience isn't that bad in 1st class, where comfort
is pretty much the same as in seated-accommodation on Scotrail
Sleepers or on Talgo NZ.

In 2nd class, it is conversely a much different story, especially on
board of an Atlantique set...


> > At what fare? Full Open? Leisure Flexi?
> 
> Usually full fare or one of the more expensive leisure fare codes, yes.

On TGV services, overbooked 2nd-class passengers can travel 1st class
without surcharge if there are seats available in that class, subject
to approval and placing from the guard. Does that apply on Eurostar,
too?


Best regards.

Phil