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What does LNER mean on a train?

LNER stands for London North Eastern Railway. We run up and down the East Coast mainline from busy London right up the east side of England to stunning Inverness.



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LNER eill be cheaper, simply because you don't pay booking fees. Give it a few days. Trainline aka nationalrail.com is merely a third party advertising agency which charges commission. Like other agencies it has paid access to the one ticket computer server which all Rail Operators, the companies that run trains, use.

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The LNER route is the primary service from Edinburgh to London. The Avanti service at Edinburgh isn't really there for journeys from Edinburgh to London.

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London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a British train operating company. It is owned by DfT OLR Holdings for the Department for Transport (DfT). The company's name echoes that of the London and North Eastern Railway, one of the Big Four companies which operated between 1923 and 1948.

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The maximum speed currently possible in the UK is 186mph, achieved by Eurostar trains on the HS1 line between London and the Channel Tunnel. The HS1 line is used by Eurostar services and Javelin commuter services from Kent, although the latter have a max speed of 140mph.

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First Class tickets offer you compliementary food and drink (including an alchoholic tipple from 11:30am (when available). We serve three menus depending on the train you are travelling on, but our drinks are always the same. Cheers!

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The Luton Dart will replace the Heathrow Express as the most expensive rail journey in Britain. Tickets for the route amount to £3.70 per mile and a four-minute one-way trip between Luton Airport Parkway Station and the terminal will cost £4.90 with no discount for return trips.

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A reservation is highly recommended for pass holders, but not necessary.

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Trains for which you can reserve seats are marked with an R (meaning a reservation is possible) or an R in a rectangular frame (meaning a reservation is compulsory) in the timetable.

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Is Alcohol allowed onboard? You can buy alcohol from our Let's Eat Cafe Bar whilst onboard our trains and if you're in First Class, you can enjoy complimentary drinks. You can also bring your own alcohol onboard. In First Class complimentary alcohol is served from 11:30am (when available).

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In 1923, Flying Scotsman was the first locomotive built at the Doncaster Works by the then newly formed LNER, which also celebrates its centenary this year. City of Doncaster Council and London North Eastern Railway (LNER) hosted the special visit, with support from the National Railway Museum.

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First Class with LNER The seats are wider and recline for added comfort. Each seat has generous leg-room and larger tables for you to work. Azuma has our fastest ever Wi-Fi to keep you connected. Power sockets and USB charging points at every seat.

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