Jim Brewin, Head of UK & Ireland at Hitachi Rail said: “This fleet is another milestone for our North East factory, with the highest number of parts being sourced from Hitachi Rail’s UK supply chain. This is an important moment for the industry as we encourage more people back onto the rail network.” We have invested over £100 million to ensure Lumo stands apart and encourages people to choose rail travel over air for journeys between the two capitals. Steve Montgomery, First Rail Managing Director, said: “Lumo underlines our commitment at FirstGroup to innovation and customer service to reimagining rail travel.
The inaugural service also marks a significant feet of manufacturing as the brand new, state-of-the-art Hitachi AT300 intercity electric trains were constructed during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, while observing appropriate safeguards. Also travelling will be disability campaigner and train enthusiast Harvey Price, who was recently appointed Lumo’s Diversity & Inclusion Ambassador. However, rest assured we are not complacent and understand we must earn travellers’ trust in the Lumo promise.”īrit Award-winning singer-songwriter Tom Walker will perform to volunteers from Lumo’s charity partner, The People’s Kitchen, during the inaugural journey. Tickets are selling well beyond expectations, and we have had great feedback about our commitment to offering a different kind of rail company. We have always said we intend to reimagine rail travel and we are glad people are giving us a chance. Helen Wylde, Managing Director for Lumo, said: “The support we have received for Lumo has been fantastic. Weekend train services have been particularly popular as people begin to rediscover using the rail network for staycations and to visit friends and family. With the first passenger services beginning on Monday, Lumo says sales are above expectations, despite selling tickets for just 44 days.
Lumo, FirstGroup’s new 100% electric, affordable rail service, will travel from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh for the first time today as it celebrates its inaugural service.Įarly ticket sales data suggest reaction to Lumo’s greener and affordable offering has been positive. Leisure travellers rush to buy tickets as the nation gets moving again.Affordable new service helps customers choose rail over air.First month ticket sales “above expectations”.Thursday Lumo services already selling out as inaugural service leaves London Region & Route: Eastern