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THe problem with tilting is the inward taper towards the cant rail to keep within gauge which restricts the amount of room inside and, for me, contributes towards the claustrophobic effect.
This applies to Pendolinos but has been carried on to Voyagers and Meridians. (Voyager class 221s can tilt but it isnt used)
Longer coaches also have to be narrower to keep within the loading gauge
From Sheffield, compare riding in a Cross Country Voyager with an East MIdland Trains refurbished 153 or 156. For me the minimum inward taper I would say is what you get on a 158.
For a modern train I find EMT's refurbished 158s quite emjoyable except in the airline seats where my knees dont fit properly and if I use the fold-down flap for a drink or a snack it's practically under my chin.
Last edited by wyvern; 1st March 2013 at 09:47.
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