Successful intercity trains with no food service

[BlackDiamond]

I notice that Irish Rail (IE) has yet to resume catering on its trains post COVID as a result of its previous vendor backing out. Other than the Enterprise service to Belfast which was under a different contract.

Given the short duration of train trips in Ireland I suspect this is not a big issue, especially if food is available at or near stations.

 

[Willbridge]

The 4-hour PDX<>SEA Great Northern pool train had a train sales agent rolling down the aisles. The Northern Pacific and Union Pacific had economy diners in their pool trains, but they carried more connecting long-distance passengers. Some Canadian trains were met by catering trucks, but that requires trains that run on time. On the Fargo <> Winnipeg NP train, the conductor took orders for box lunches that were delivered to the train in Grand Forks.

The GN Pool train with a business car on the end.

The dwell mid-route on the E&N was long enough to purchase food.