Post 1363
Yes, that does take a bit of swallowing, it has an interesting mix of self-pity and glorification. Since high speed trains are not accident free, why the disparity between train staff and airline CC ? Can't children cry and people have health issues on trains ? About the only difference I can think of is the ability to walk to the buffet in a train, so the real discriminator is the serving of refreshments. Not a very obvious basis for glamour or perks. See the RMT is now also shouting 'safety' when what is really at stake is the protection of pay and conditions. Must be catching.