SWINDON businessmen and women who commute to London will now be able to wait for their trains home in the lap of luxury.

Train operator First Great Western has this week opened a new hi-tech business lounge at London Paddington designed to provide a London base for customers from Swindon and the surrounding area.

The £300,000 development on Paddington's Platform one will provide a free walk-in facility for First Class customers and offers a meeting room, internet facilities, complimentary refreshments and newspapers.

The lounge, which features seating for up to 50 people with modern furnishings and a bar area, will be open from 7am to midnight each weekday, with a trial currently underway to open at 5.30am.