The train was late into New Street but in time for the X-Country service to York.
For the first time since it morphed into Grand Central, I changed platforms with the old ease!
Fascinating woman unintentionally entertaining the carriage with her loud phone call - full description of difficulties with her yacht, her health problems, her battles with weight loss and the failure of the Station bar to have white wine. She is making do with G&Ts. Bloody teacher too!