TGV InOui 2nd class, Nancy – Paris Est: Back to basics

After a busy day in the capital of Lorraine, it was time for me to return to Paris.

Boarding

Although the train and its track were posted about 30 minutes before departure, the doors to the platform were not opened until about 15 minutes before the train’s departure.

A ticket check was performed by the platform agents, and the train arrived a few moments later.

Cabin

As usual on the Paris Est network, an old TGV Réseau trainset with a Christian Lacroix renovation was positioned.

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My reservation was in car 5 and I settled into my window seat.

The pitch was very limited and the armrest had to be shared with my neighbor, who was also intending to work. Not an easy task.

Service and catering

On a TGV journey, there was obviously no service at the seat, especially in second class. The bar was open in car 4, but I did not use it this time.

Arrival and disembarkation

Once again, our train was delayed by about fifteen minutes on arrival, for no particular reason.

Bottom line

A very basic journey, the comfort even on the TGV InOui brand being largely perfectible.

Itinerary

As a reminder, here is the itinerary followed:

#TypePost
1DiaryShort week-end in France
2LoungeAmerican Airlines Admirals Club, Boston Logan (unreported)
3FlightAmerican Airlines Domestic First, Boston Logan – New-York JFK, Embraer 175 (unreported)
4LoungeAmerican Airlines & British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New-York JFK T8 (unreported)
5FlightBritish Airways First Suite, New-York JFK – London Heathrow, Boeing 777-300ER
6LoungeBritish Airways Concorde Room, London Heathrow T5
7FlightBritish Airways Club Europe, London Heathrow – Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, Airbus A320
8HotelIntercontinental Paris Le Grand
9LoungeGrand Voyageur Lounge, Paris Est
10TrainTGV InOui First Class, Paris Est – Nancy
11RestaurantL’impromptu, Nancy
12TrainTGV InOui Second Class, Nancy – Paris Est
13TrainSNCF TER Nomad First Class, Paris Saint-Lazare – Caen
14HotelIvan Vautier, Caen
15FlightAir France Economy (operated by HOP), Caen Carpiquet – Lyon Saint-Exupéry, Embraer E170
16LoungeConfluence lounge, Lyon Saint-Exupéry
17FlightAir France Business, Lyon Saint-Exupéry – Paris Charles-de-Gaulle, Airbus A321
18HotelHoliday Inn Express, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle Roissypôle
19LoungeExtime Lounge, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle 2BD
20FlightBritish Airways Club Europe, Paris Charles-de-Gaulle – London Heathrow, Airbus A320
21LoungeBritish Airways Concorde Room, London Heathrow
22FlightBritish Airways Club World Suite, London Heathrow – New-York JFK, Boeing 777-300ER
23LoungeAmerican Airlines & British Airways Chelsea Lounge, New-York JFK T8 (unreported)
24FlightAmerican Airlines Domestic First, New-York JFK – Boston Logan, Embraer 175 (not reported)
Today’s itinerary
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier Delestre-Levai
Olivier has been into airline blogging since 2010. First a major contributor to the FlyerTalk forum, he created the FlyerPlan website in July 2012, and writes articles with a major echo among airline specialists. He now co-runs the TravelGuys blog with Bertrand, focusing on travel experience and loyalty programs.
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