![]() “We want people to come away from planes and cars and use public transport. This is something that Lumo is hoping to change, by keeping carriages full so that ticket prices can be cut back, says Helen Wylde. The departure of Lumo’s inaugural service comes a few days ahead of the COP26 climate change conference in Glasgow and has already attracted a great number of passengers who are looking to cut their carbon footprint.īut with train travel often more costly than plane fares, families are regularly forced to pick between the budget option. ![]() The train is run entirely on electricity and hopes to make green travel affordable to the masses.Īs well as reducing carbon emissions, the service has paperless ticketing, recycled uniforms and a 50 per cent plant-based menu on-board which can either be pre-ordered or bought on the day from the at-seat catering trolley. Those who do want to travel with a bit of luxury though can pay for a luggage-delivery service that will allow passengers to drop off their bags on departure and collect it at the other end. There are large headrests and a pull-down tray table – much like your average train, only everything’s a little bit roomier – although there will be no first-class seats. ![]() Passengers can personalise the lighting via a button on the back of the seat in front, and devices will be kept fully charged with plug sockets and USB ports behind each chair. This doesn’t mean cramped seats and smelly toilets though – inside carriages are fairly spacious and seats have lots of legroom. “Whatever your preferred mode of transport, we are likely to be more affordable and kinder to the planet.” “Travelling in the UK should not cost a fortune and it certainly shouldn’t be the planet that pays,” she said. You’ll have to be quick though as the earlier you buy, the less you’ll pay, says Helen Wylde, Managing Director for Lumo. Harvey Price, son of model and TV personality Katie Price, also made an appearance at the launch in London.While there is no first class, there will be USB sockets, tray tables and comfy headrestsĬalling at Stevenage, Morpeth and Newcastle, the journey takes just over four and a half hours, which makes it a speedy alternative to flying when factoring in lengthy airport waits and security checks.įares will remain low, say Lumo bosses, with tickets available for less than £20 until December 12 while 60 per cent of single fares will be available for under £30. Singer-songwriter Tom Walker performed a live gig to volunteers from The People's Kitchen, Lumo's charity partner, during the train's inaugural journey. Lumo is an open access train operating company, meaning it does not receive state funding. 'However, rest assured we are not complacent and understand we must earn travellers' trust in the Lumo promise.' 'Tickets are selling well beyond expectations, and we have had great feedback about our commitment to offering a different kind of rail company. Harvey Price (second from the left) and singer-songwriter Tom Walker (third from the left) are seen with the Lumo team during the launch The inaugural London King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverley Lumo service departed at 10.45am 'We have always said we intend to reimagine rail travel and we are glad people are giving us a chance. She went on: 'The support we have received for Lumo has been fantastic. Managing director Helen Wylde said demand for tickets has been strong, particularly at weekends as people take leisure trips and visit friends and family. ![]() A Lumo train arrives at King's Cross for its inaugural journey to launch the new train service Singer-songwriter Tom Walker, pictured, performed a live gig to volunteers from The People's Kitchen, Lumo's charity partner, during the journey Instead, Lumo is pledging to provide all passengers with 'good seats' which have 'optimised legroom and larger tray tables'. It is using five new Hitachi AT300 intercity electric trains with no first-class section. The firm is competing with state-run train operator London North Eastern Railway and airlines in providing Anglo-Scottish travel. Not sure where to go on holiday? Go EVERYWHERE! Royal Caribbean announces 'the ultimate world cruise', which visits all seven continents, 65 countries and more than 150 destinations.Go on an eye-popping tour of Royal Caribbean's new action-packed mega-ship Odyssey of the Seas thanks to amazing POV hyperlapse footage.Pictured: Justin Timberlake's 'dapper-as-hell' new Nashville club - where 'music's biggest stars' are invited to perform.My hideaways great and small: Actress and author Carol Drinkwater opens her lavender-scented little black book to reveal the true Provence - far from the crowds.
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