[ianrail]

Today I went to Basingstoke and back from Reading. It's a journey I haven't done for some weeks now and because more passengers are using the trains (good news) they've increased the capacity (also good news). Normally 2 coach Class 165 Turbos were used but these have been displaced to provide extra capacity on Paddington services apparently. Today the "new" 3 coach train that arrived was 'Sprinter' unit no. 150 001. I realised I hadn't been in one for years. The seats are just as cramped - but obviously better than standing - and the acceleration is noticeably better but I found the ride on that line much worse than the Turbos.