Flying Scotsman makes a comeback

One of the most iconic names from the age of steam is to make a comeback.  Today (Monday 23 May) East Coast is launching its new prestige express ‘Flying Scotsman’, which will complete the 393-mile journey from Kings Cross London to Waverley Edinburgh in just four hours, calling only at Newcastle.  This is at least 50 minutes quicker than the competing West Coast Virgin Trains offering.

The introduction of the new service is part of the launch of East Coast’s new timetable, which represents the biggest improvement to services on its route in 20 years.  The revised timetable includes 19 additional services, while East Coast will also introduce a complimentary food and drink service for customers in First Class, and a new First Class Quiet Coach.  The ‘Flying Scotsman’ leaves London at 05:40 arriving 09:40.  Later trains will take 20 minutes longer.  Southbound the train departs the same time and arrives at the same time too.  From Newcastle it is just 2hrs 17mins to London. www.eastcoast.co.uk

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