What was the route of the thames Clyde Express?
The Thames–Clyde Express was a named express passenger train operating on the Midland Main Line, Settle-Carlisle Railway and the Glasgow South Western Line between London St Pancras and Glasgow St Enoch. Following the closure of St Enoch station in 1966, the service ran to Glasgow Central instead.
What was LMS Railway?
The London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) was a British railway company. It was formed on 1 January 1923 under the Railways Act of 1921, which required the grouping of over 120 separate railways into four.
Who owned London Midland?
Govia
London Midland
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Stations operated | 146 |
| Parent company | Govia |
| Reporting mark | LM |
| Predecessor | Central Trains Silverlink |
What does Lner stand for in railways?
London North Eastern Railway
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.
What is London Midland now?
West Midlands Railways
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railways took over the former London Midland mainline routes from 10th December 2017.
What happened to Virgin trains?
The end for Virgin Trains, which is co-owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Stagecoach, comes after its bid to continue running trains on the line was disqualified by the Department for Transport in a row over pensions.
What does Wmr and LNR mean?
Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets with ‘West Midlands Trains only’ or ‘WMR/LNR only’ are cheaper than the alternative ‘any permitted’ ticket. Allowing you to travel on available West Midlands Railway or London Northwestern Railway trains.
Is London Northwestern the same as West Midlands?
WMT services are split into two businesses which operate under two distinct sub-brands. Train services running on the West Coast Main Line, including those running to/from London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street and Crewe, operate under the London Northwestern Railway brand.