Really -- I've always found that the seat-going back thing makes no discernable difference in comfort to me (on planes at least) but does massively increase irritation.

Perhaps I am bitter after the most recent Atlantic crossing where the person in front was unduly fascinated by the 2-3cm difference it made.

Virgin trains are a nightmare aren't they? They look like they're about to be really posh and nice and then are a real let down.