In this issue
Welcome to the Red Letter
A message from David
Azuma debuts in Scotland on East Coast test run
Winning market share against the airlines between Scotland and London
Book onto our next stakeholder summit
Unveiling our partnership with the Great Exhibition of the North
New secure bike hubs across our network
Improving our toilets on board
Improving Newark North Gate station and car park
Helping to transform Doncaster station
Launching Seatfrog to allow our passengers to upgrade
Azuma debuts in Scotland on East Coast test run
 

Our new Azuma train visited Scotland for the first time in August as part of our plan to transform journeys between Edinburgh and London.

The inaugural run was made as part of a testing programme by manufacturer Hitachi, in preparation for the roll out of our 65-strong fleet on the East Coast next year.

The Azuma is set to be one of the most advanced passenger trains on the UK rail network, bringing down journey times between the two capitals to just four hours and boosting capacity out of King’s Cross by 28% at peak times.

The Azuma tested travelled over the Royal Border Bridge in Berwick-upon-Tweed up to Dunbar, before returning south to Doncaster. The entire fleet will undergo a rigorous testing programme ahead of entering passenger service.

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