Northern Lights (train)
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| Current operator(s) | Virgin Trains East Coast |
| Former operator(s) |
East Coast National Express East Coast GNER InterCity East Coast British Rail |
| Route | |
| Start | London King's Cross |
| End | Aberdeen |
| Distance travelled | 523 miles |
| Average journey time | 7 hours |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) |
1S11 (northbound) 1E15 (southbound) |
| Line used |
East Coast Edinburgh to Aberdeen |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | InterCity 125 |
| Operating speed | 125 mph |
The Northern Lights is a named British passenger train operated by Virgin Trains East Coast. It runs daily in each direction between London King's Cross and Aberden via the East Coast and Edinburgh to Aberdeen lines. It is operated by diesel-powered InterCity 125 High Speed Trains as the route is not electrified north of Edinburgh.
The route is one of the longest in Britain at 523 miles and the train takes just over seven hours to cover the journey. Virgin Trains East Coast operate another two services in each direction between London and Aberdeen as well as one each day to and from Leeds.[1]
References
- ↑ Timetable 15 May 2016 Virgin Trains East Coast
External links
- Virgin Trains East Coast website
- National Rail Enquires website - main web portal for UK train fares, times and other travel information
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