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New train service to Lincoln starts today

Posted on October 21, 2019March 26, 2020 by Gordon

The new LNER Azuma services between Lincoln and London King’s Cross starts today (Monday 21 October 2019).

Lincoln to London King’s Cross services (Monday to Friday only):-

Lincoln: Departs 07:30 (Peterborough: 08:29) – Existing HST service.
Lincoln: Departs 11:18 (Grantham: 12:08, Peterborough: 12:30) – Azuma service.
Lincoln: Departs 13:23 (Grantham: 14:06, Peterborough: 14:30) – Azuma service.
Lincoln: Departs 15:26 (Grantham: 16:08, Peterborough: 16:30) – Azuma service.
Lincoln: Departs 17:14 (Grantham: 18:06, Peterborough: 18:29) – Azuma service.

London King’s Cross to Lincoln services (Monday to Friday only):-

London: Departs 10:06 (Peterborough: 11:01, Grantham: 11:21) – Azuma service.
London: Departs 12:06 (Peterborough: 13:01, Grantham: 13:21) – Azuma service.
London: Departs 14:06 (Peterborough: 15:00, Grantham: 15:20) – Azuma service.
London: Departs 16:06 (Peterborough: 17:02, Grantham: 17:22) – Azuma service.
London: Departs 19:06 (Peterborough: 20:00, Grantham: 20:20) – Existing HST service.

The Saturday and Sunday service begins in December.

More information can be found over at www.lner.co.uk/news/lincoln-trains/

Lincoln launch date set for the LNER Azuma services

Posted on October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Gordon

LNER have announced Azuma services will be introduced between Lincoln and London King’s Cross from Monday 21 October 2019. Which will, also be calling at Peterborough and Grantham.

More information can be found over at www.lner.co.uk/news/lincoln-trains/

US trip offered to Flying Scotsman enthusiast after Virgin photobomb

Posted on February 25, 2016February 26, 2016 by Gordon

US trip offered to Flying Scotsman enthusiast after Virgin photobomb.

A man from Lincolnshire has been offered a trip to the United States after a Virgin East Coast train photobombed his view of the Flying Scotsman.

Virgin foils rail fan’s Scotsman dream

Posted on February 25, 2016February 26, 2016 by Gordon

A vintage train fan, who hoped to get a terrific view of Flying Scotsman as it travelled from London to York for the first time since its refit, had his moment of magic scuppered.

Ryan Allen was one of the legions who waited along the route to witness the iconic engine as she sped northwards.

The Flying Scotsman returns to Peterborough after 10 year restoration this week

Posted on February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 by Gordon

The legendary steam locomotive The Flying Scotsman will pass through Peterborough this week following 10 years of renovation.

The locomotive will be touring the country and will pass through the city on its inaugural run on Thursday, February 25, on its journey from London to York. It will also pass through Stamford and Grantham.

Read more from the Stamford Mercury website.