London to Edinburgh in less than four hours

EAST COAST MAIN LINE users are set to benefit from faster and more frequent journeys as well as better stations and catering.  Presently government-owned, and for sale, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has announced an improved timetable alongside what he expects of prospective bidders.  He has asked Network Rail and the train operator to introduce within two years a new extra-fast service from Edinburgh to London and back in less than four hours.  Along with other improvements the time is shortly to come down to four hours 20 minutes.  Bidders looking to run the line have been told that they will need to set out how they will manage on-train catering – which must include a full meal service – and improved cycle and car parking provision and station facilities such as waiting rooms, shelters, toilets, ticket machines and booking offices.  Ticket pricing will need to be simpler too. www.eastcoast.co.uk

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