 Although this type of travel is expensive compared to scheduled services, the train enables members of the Royal Family to carry out busy schedules over an extended period, in a secure environment that minimises disruption and inconvenience to the public and provides accommodation and office facilities.On at least one occasion, The Prince of Wales has conducted a dinner meeting on board the train.Some members of Parliament have argued that the Royal Train, like the Royal Yacht, is an expensive under-used relic.