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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| First service | 6 May 2023 |
| Current operator(s) | LNER |
| Route | |
| Termini | London King's Cross Edinburgh Waverley |
| Stops | York Darlington Newcastle Berwick-upon-Tweed |
| Distance travelled | 393 miles |
| Average journey time | 4 hours, 21 minutes |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Train number(s) | 1S13 |
| Line(s) used | East Coast Main Line |
| On-board services | |
| Class(es) | First & standard |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Class 801 |
| Operating speed | 125 mph |
The Carolean Express is a named British passenger train operated by LNER. It is operated by Class 801s between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley via the East Coast Main Line. [1] [2] [3]
The term Carolean refers to the reign of Charles III, and was first used during the reign of Charles II (1660–1685). [4] The service was introduced on 6 May 2023 when LNER named its 11:00 service on the same day as the Coronation of Charles III and Camilla. It calls at York, Darlington, Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed. [5]