London to Edinburgh with Lumo, UK's latest rail operator
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Date: 2024-01-09
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Comments and reviews: 35
-soundseeker63
I saw this coming out of York a few days ago, wondered what it was as the livery is so different to the othe IETs. I like the blue shade, though the nose looks strange with no yellow on the central part - kind of like a kids toy train. But the important part - the seats! Well I see they have changed and, it looks like just maybe, they companies are finally listening to us? Hallelujah! At the prices on offer you can't really go wrong, although I expect every train will be packed full. It's only a pity the stations served are so limited as this will prevent me from using this service over LNER unfortunately.
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I saw this coming out of York a few days ago, wondered what it was as the livery is so different to the othe IETs. I like the blue shade, though the nose looks strange with no yellow on the central part - kind of like a kids toy train. But the important part - the seats! Well I see they have changed and, it looks like just maybe, they companies are finally listening to us? Hallelujah! At the prices on offer you can't really go wrong, although I expect every train will be packed full. It's only a pity the stations served are so limited as this will prevent me from using this service over LNER unfortunately.
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-tengsted
They are decent trains, apart from almost half the seats - the ones beside the aisles.
The aisle is narrow, and if you end up on one of these seats, you'll get battered every time someone walks past.
If they were shorter, but slightly wider cars, then a few extra centimetres would make them far more comfortable. I think the Midland Mainline is getting the shorter length cars, so will be very interesting to see how they turn out.
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They are decent trains, apart from almost half the seats - the ones beside the aisles.
The aisle is narrow, and if you end up on one of these seats, you'll get battered every time someone walks past.
If they were shorter, but slightly wider cars, then a few extra centimetres would make them far more comfortable. I think the Midland Mainline is getting the shorter length cars, so will be very interesting to see how they turn out.
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train
Wow! This is a wonderful high-speed train! -- It's clean, toilets with voice prompts! It goes fast: 630 km in 4. 5 hours! Excellent comfort level at good speed! Especially pleased with the early arrival in Newcastle already 10 minutes earlier! It's a pity we will have such an excellent railway service. ---
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Wow! This is a wonderful high-speed train! -- It's clean, toilets with voice prompts! It goes fast: 630 km in 4. 5 hours! Excellent comfort level at good speed! Especially pleased with the early arrival in Newcastle already 10 minutes earlier! It's a pity we will have such an excellent railway service. ---
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-th0rgrim
Every ticket I looked for over the next 3 months was twice the price of LNER. Flying was still cheaper.
Still all forms were way more than a tank of petrol and I have to drive 1/4 of the distance still to get to the stations / airports.
Then wonder why we can't pull people away from there cars?
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Every ticket I looked for over the next 3 months was twice the price of LNER. Flying was still cheaper.
Still all forms were way more than a tank of petrol and I have to drive 1/4 of the distance still to get to the stations / airports.
Then wonder why we can't pull people away from there cars?
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-mark. lawrence
really hard uncomfortable seats. tiny arm rests. passengers playing loud music on their devices. constant conversations on speaker phone. reservations system down.
one plus is the fare.
but that is not enough to make me sit for 2hrs 50mins on a rock hard seat ever again.
never again.
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really hard uncomfortable seats. tiny arm rests. passengers playing loud music on their devices. constant conversations on speaker phone. reservations system down.
one plus is the fare.
but that is not enough to make me sit for 2hrs 50mins on a rock hard seat ever again.
never again.
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train
this service is about equivalent in terms of distance, travel time and significance as the route Frankfurt-Berlin, however Deutsche Bahn charges you over a 100- for it for the Sprinter service (4hrs) and about 50- for the normal sevice (4, 5hrs. I wish I could get to Berlin for that sort of price range.
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this service is about equivalent in terms of distance, travel time and significance as the route Frankfurt-Berlin, however Deutsche Bahn charges you over a 100- for it for the Sprinter service (4hrs) and about 50- for the normal sevice (4, 5hrs. I wish I could get to Berlin for that sort of price range.
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Love to see you and hear you talk, but it is difficult to understand what you are saying because of the background noise. Thank you for sharing your videos. Please stay safe and healthy, we will be waiting for your next video! We really enjoy and love all your videos.
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Love to see you and hear you talk, but it is difficult to understand what you are saying because of the background noise. Thank you for sharing your videos. Please stay safe and healthy, we will be waiting for your next video! We really enjoy and love all your videos.
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-kaieteurjohn8133
Enjoyed the video. With the low cost fare I wonder how long they can maintain that price as I'm sure this will prove to be a very popular route. With the chancellor announcing reduced air fares within the UK this will put pressure on the railways.
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Enjoyed the video. With the low cost fare I wonder how long they can maintain that price as I'm sure this will prove to be a very popular route. With the chancellor announcing reduced air fares within the UK this will put pressure on the railways.
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-mrfairplay
Man, this brought back memories! I was sent over by my employer to consult with the EWS back around 2000, and we took the train from King-s Cross up to Doncaster. Mind you things look very different, but happy memories!
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Man, this brought back memories! I was sent over by my employer to consult with the EWS back around 2000, and we took the train from King-s Cross up to Doncaster. Mind you things look very different, but happy memories!
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-brianwilder5878
At last a company who charges simple rail fares! Will they only sell with no standing? Still I will still fly to London from Dundee to London city as it is much faster and convenient but at a cost and in one day!
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At last a company who charges simple rail fares! Will they only sell with no standing? Still I will still fly to London from Dundee to London city as it is much faster and convenient but at a cost and in one day!
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-emilkarpo
Looks like a great service, not something I'd want to use but it fills an important marker.
Also even better is to see the train spotters, foamers, gricers, are still alive in well in the UK.
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Looks like a great service, not something I'd want to use but it fills an important marker.
Also even better is to see the train spotters, foamers, gricers, are still alive in well in the UK.
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-tytn9978
the scenery is stunning, and the fare is certainly acceptable; I would definitely take the train rather than an airplane, if I ever make it back to the UK (only 1 previous visit, in 1977.
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the scenery is stunning, and the fare is certainly acceptable; I would definitely take the train rather than an airplane, if I ever make it back to the UK (only 1 previous visit, in 1977.
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-Danburybeeches
Thank you so much for the video Thibault. It reminded me how beautiful that trip to Edinburgh is, right by the sea! I must do it again soon and Lumo looks like a good way to do it!
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Thank you so much for the video Thibault. It reminded me how beautiful that trip to Edinburgh is, right by the sea! I must do it again soon and Lumo looks like a good way to do it!
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-Neville60001
Wow! England not only has a bullet train (LNER) but now a _low-cost_ bullet train (Lumo! This is great to see, and I wish that we could get these trains here in Canada for VIA Rail.
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Wow! England not only has a bullet train (LNER) but now a _low-cost_ bullet train (Lumo! This is great to see, and I wish that we could get these trains here in Canada for VIA Rail.
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-flyingfeline7110
Nice report-. Such a shame we don't have Lumo on the West Coast mainline - because Avanti West Coast are now screwing the public on their services London-Manchester-Glasgow
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Nice report-. Such a shame we don't have Lumo on the West Coast mainline - because Avanti West Coast are now screwing the public on their services London-Manchester-Glasgow
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train
where & when did you find those prices? . I try to get one with one month in advance (same journey) and the cheapest is 70 pounds. :( great review! thanksss
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where & when did you find those prices? . I try to get one with one month in advance (same journey) and the cheapest is 70 pounds. :( great review! thanksss
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-stevetaylor8698
The trains only stops at Stevenage, Newcastle, and Morpeth. It misses out the major connection hubs of Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds and York.
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The trains only stops at Stevenage, Newcastle, and Morpeth. It misses out the major connection hubs of Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds and York.
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-Bobrogers99
On an inaugural trip and at such a low price, I'm surprised that they didn't fill every seat. You had good weather for such a scenic ride.
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On an inaugural trip and at such a low price, I'm surprised that they didn't fill every seat. You had good weather for such a scenic ride.
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-user-gm9pg7qc3t
We are especially looking forward to having you on board to photograph China's high-speed trains as well as ordinary trains.
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We are especially looking forward to having you on board to photograph China's high-speed trains as well as ordinary trains.
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-ryanmatthew511
It does look low cost. packed seating, no 1st class option and no cafe car. That makes it look and fee flow cost.
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It does look low cost. packed seating, no 1st class option and no cafe car. That makes it look and fee flow cost.
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With a population of nearly 800, 000 why does this train not stop at Leeds. Shame on you lumo. Still a really nice train!
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With a population of nearly 800, 000 why does this train not stop at Leeds. Shame on you lumo. Still a really nice train!
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-astrofabio68
Awesome trip and train! If I can travel to Britain next year, I definitively will take this train! Thanks Thiab!
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Awesome trip and train! If I can travel to Britain next year, I definitively will take this train! Thanks Thiab!
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-SteamboatWilley
If you get the chance, you should review the Scotrail -Inter7city- service from Glasgow to Inverness.
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If you get the chance, you should review the Scotrail -Inter7city- service from Glasgow to Inverness.
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-chrisneale7453
I have never understood why the toilet door doesn't just lock when you close it from the inside.
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I have never understood why the toilet door doesn't just lock when you close it from the inside.
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-maimadha
Lumos 803s have comfortable seating and certainly an improvement to other operators that use IETs
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Lumos 803s have comfortable seating and certainly an improvement to other operators that use IETs
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-mullerman1104
My Dad and I want to take a trip from London to Scotland next year. This train is perfect.
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My Dad and I want to take a trip from London to Scotland next year. This train is perfect.
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-narteksakaevolt
I hope that Eurostar will finally do low budget product like Thalys did with IZY.
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I hope that Eurostar will finally do low budget product like Thalys did with IZY.
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-HB-ji8lh
US will never catch up unless ownership of tracks transfers from private RR to the state
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US will never catch up unless ownership of tracks transfers from private RR to the state
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