What type of train does Lumo use?

Lumo operates all-electric Class 803 trains, which are five carriages long. Meanwhile LNER operates a mix of bi-mode (diesel and electric) Class 800 trains, and some all-electric Class 801 trains. The vast majority of their trains from Edinburgh will be formed of nine carriages.



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About our Azuma trains Built using Japanese bullet train technology, they deliver smoother, quieter journeys and better value journeys. This was part of the biggest revolution that the East Coast mainline has seen for more than thirty years.

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Lumo is a 100% electric train service, travelling exclusively down the East Coast of the UK between London & Edinburgh, calling at Stevenage, Newcastle & Morpeth.

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However, the trains will not be stopping at any Yorkshire stations due to competition rules with other rail services. Helen Wylde, managing director of Lumo, said: ?We are sorry we can't stop more often. Our main aim is to encourage air and coach passengers travelling long distances to choose rail.?

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That's why you can still go with the flow when you buy food onboard any Lumo journey. Simply select from our range of delicious snacks and drinks from our on-board catering trolley. Where can I find allergen information? We are committed to ensuring everybody can enjoy our delicious food.

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Lumo runs low-cost trains on the East Coast mainline. In some ways it's something completely new to the British network and has been likened to a budget airline on rails. There's no first class, no dining car and no paper tickets — but there are single fares from London to Edinburgh for less than £20.

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WHAT IS THE BEST TRAIN TO TAKE FROM LONDON TO EDINBURGH? There are many high-speed trains from London to Edinburgh; however, the cheapest and fastest trains are LNER (former Virgin trains) or Avanti West Coast. If you are eager to experience a comfortable night train, we recommend Caledonian Sleeper.

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What are their trains like? Each pair of seats has access to two USB ports and a single three-pin socket. You'll find that all seats are in a 2+2 layout throughout the train, as the entire train is Standard Class only.

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Aside from the lack of First Class the key features of the coaches on a Lumo train are: There are only two sets of table seats per coach, so most of the seats are airline style.

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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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Our Priority Seats have extra legroom so our Passenger Assist team will book these seats, where available, for you and your dog.

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The best way to get from London to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £65 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 9h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £280 and takes 3h 12m.

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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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