Firstly, I would probably side with World Rep's comments, but everyone is allowed their opinions.
On the subject of trains, I was on the train from Newcastle yesterday which does indeed terminate in Liverpool and passengers for the airport were advised we had overtaken a train near Thirsk so they would be able to connect at Picadilly for the airport.
Finally in the FT we are advised that FR will introduce 'business class' which we could probably see at MAN I would think.
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/360ac340-2...#axzz3BaRN3SCC