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ARRIVALS<br />
SIX OF THE BEST<br />
Six of the best...<br />
First class rail lounges<br />
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Eurostar<br />
<strong>Business</strong> Premier customers and<br />
Eurostar carte blanche holders<br />
can access Eurostar’s luxury<br />
lounges. <strong>The</strong>re are locations in<br />
London, Paris, Brussels and<br />
Ebbsfleet. Visitors can benefit<br />
from free wifi, a digital library,<br />
food, drinks and a range of<br />
magazines and newspapers.<br />
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Virgin Trains<br />
First class passengers can access<br />
Virgin’s lounges up to two hours<br />
prior to travel and an hour after<br />
arrival. <strong>The</strong> operator has lounges<br />
across its network. Most have<br />
wifi, TVs and workspaces, plus<br />
free food and soft/hot drinks.<br />
LNER<br />
Since the recent takeover, the<br />
line’s first class lounges feature<br />
new relaxation areas, workspaces<br />
and chaise longues. <strong>The</strong>y also<br />
offer free wifi, drinks, snacks and<br />
newspapers. Its lounges are<br />
across the East Coast network.<br />
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Great Western Railway<br />
GWR operates lounges at London<br />
Paddington and Cardiff Central<br />
stations. Both offer visitors free<br />
wifi and food and drink. <strong>The</strong><br />
Paddington site is currently being<br />
remodelled with a new look and<br />
feel. Check in advance for<br />
opening times and entry<br />
requirements.<br />
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Scotrail<br />
Aberdeen has a lounge managed<br />
by Scotrail which offers showers,<br />
free wifi, snacks and drinks. <strong>The</strong><br />
lounge can be accessed by<br />
passengers carrying first class<br />
tickets for travel that day.<br />
However, First Class Advance<br />
tickets are not accepted.<br />
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East Midlands Trains<br />
Entry is granted to first class<br />
ticket holders, including First<br />
Advance. Each lounge features<br />
free wifi, refreshments and a<br />
selection of newspapers. Lounges<br />
are located at Derby, Leicester,<br />
Nottingham, Sheffield, St Pancras<br />
and East Midlands Parkway.<br />
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