Carolean Express
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| First service | 6 May 2023 |
| Current operator(s) | LNER |
| Route | |
| Termini | London King's Cross Edinburgh Waverley |
| Stops | York Darlington Newcastle Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| Distance travelled | 393 miles |
| Average journey time | 4 hours, 21 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 1S13 |
| Line(s) used | East Coast Main Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First & standard |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Class 801 |
| Operating speed | 125 mph |
The Carolean Express is a named British passenger train operated by LNER. It is operated by Class 801s between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley via the East Coast Main Line.[1][2][3]
The term Carolean refers to the reign of Charles III, and was first used during the reign of Charles II (1660–1685).[4] The service was introduced on 6 May 2023 when LNER named its 11:00 service on the same day as the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla. It calls at York, Darlington, Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "London to Edinburgh train service named for King Charles". BBC News. 19 April 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2023.
- ^ LNER launches named service to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III LNER 19 April 2023
- ^ LNER launches daily Carloean Express Rail issue 982 3 May 2023 page 11
- ^ Curl, James Stevens (2006). Carolean (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780198606789. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
{{cite encyclopedia}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Realtime Trains | 1S13 1100 London Kings Cross to Edinburgh | 08/05/2023". Realtime Trains. 3 May 2023. Archived from the original on 3 May 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
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