Originally Posted by
stut
Oh, also, the other Gold Card Benefit is the £5 upgrade. On commuter routes, it's much of a muchness - First really isn't a great benefit (unless it happens to be overcrowded). However, on the Wessex Mainline and Cotswold Line, it can be rather worthwhile...
I've used the £3 (as it was then) upgrade on SWT to Bournemouth before, OK not InterCity levels of F comfort and service but the little differences are well worth that price (and indeed the fiver now).