What type of trains do Lumo use?

Lumo trains at a glance Our fleet of five, five carriage trains built by Hitachi Rail Ltd., procured through Beacon, is an entirely new Cl 803 electric only train based on the Hitachi AT300 platform.



Lumo, the open-access operator on the UK's East Coast Main Line, exclusively uses a fleet of Class 803 Hitachi AT300 electric trains. These are 5-carriage, all-electric units based on the same platform as LNER's "Azuma" trains but are unique because they do not have backup diesel engines, making them lighter and more environmentally friendly. In 2026, these trains continue to offer a single-class service (Standard Class only) to maximize seating capacity and lower ticket prices between London King's Cross and Edinburgh. Each train features ergonomic seats designed for long-distance comfort, extendable tray tables, and easily accessible power and USB sockets. Because they are 100% electric, Lumo markets its services as a high-speed, low-carbon alternative to flying, reaching speeds of up to 125 mph while significantly reducing the carbon footprint of each passenger journey.

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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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Launched in 2021, Lumo is a train company that runs between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh via the East Coast Main Line.

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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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Lumo is a British open-access operator owned by FirstGroup that operates passenger trains on the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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