#EastCoastMainLine
LightNews LightNews
southsaxon.bsky.social
HST at Huntingdon, 19.5.1986

#HST #HighSpeedTrain #Huntingdon #BritishRail #EasternRegion #1980s #1986Images #ECML #EastCoastMainLine
April 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
southsaxon.bsky.social
56 112 at Doncaster, 7.7.1986

#Class56 #Doncaster #BritishRail #EasternRegion #ECML #EastCoastMainLine #1980s #1986Images
April 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM
southsaxon.bsky.social
Newark Northgate station, 21.7.1986

#Newark #NewarkNorthgate #ECML #EastCoastMainLine #BritishRail #EasternRegion #1980s #1986Images
April 29, 2025 at 8:26 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Schools receive Rail Safety Training thanks to Hull Trains and Lumo #EastCoastMainLine #glasgow #HullTrains #london #LondonEuston #lumo #RailSafeFriendly #stirling #tyneside #WestCoastMainLine
Schools receive Rail Safety Training thanks to Hull Trains and Lumo
Schools receive Rail Safety Training thanks to Hull Trains and Lumo
www.railadvent.co.uk
September 26, 2026 at 9:01 AM
cheminsdefertc.bsky.social
Une rame => #HST => #Class43 => #Intercity125 reliant Londres-King's-Cross à Edimbourg-Waverley par l'=> #EastCoastMainLine (et au-delà) quitte => #Newcastle (=> #UK) dans les 70's.
Origine : Newcastle Libraries, source : chroniclelive.co.uk
August 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
Half-term travel plan to be disrupted by ECML improvements #ChurchFenton #CrossCountry #darlington #disruption #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #glasgow #GrandCentral #leeds #london #lumo #micklefield #moorthorpe #NetworkRail #newcastle
Half-term travel plan to be disrupted by ECML improvements
Half-term travel plan to be disrupted by ECML improvements
www.railadvent.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 1:26 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Nuclear drivers to train on new simulators https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/09/nuclear-drivers-to-train-on-new-simulators.html #carlisle #DirectRailServices #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #etcs #NuclearTransportSolutions #signalling #simulator
Nuclear drivers to train on new simulators
DRS to use simulators to train nuclear drivers
www.railadvent.co.uk
September 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
davidallanphoto.bsky.social
A bit of a damp autumnal scene by the River Wear at Croxdale, just south of Durham in North East England. The viaduct carries the East Coast Main Line connecting London's, Kings Cross with Edinburgh's Waverly railway stations.
#england #durham #eastcoastmainline #viaduct #autumn #photography
Some autumnal colour lifting an otherwise gray and damp scene by the River Wear at Croxdale, just south of Durham in North East England. The viaduct spanning the river carries the East Coast Main Line between London and Edinburgh.
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
cheminsdefertc.bsky.social
Légende ferroviaire => #UK : les => #Deltic s => #Class55 ici à => #Londres #KingsCross. Destinées à l' #EastCoastMainLine (Londres - Edimbourg par York et Newcastle) dés les 60's, les HST Intercity125 les remplacent fin 70's.
Peinture de James Green, source : worldofrailways.hooluh.co.uk
March 26, 2025 at 8:59 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
LNER Flying Scotsman services return to ECML https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/flying-scotsman-services-return-to-the-east-coast-main-line.html #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #EdinburghWaverley #LnerAzuma #london #LondonKingSCross #LondonNorthEasternRailway #scottish
LNER Flying Scotsman services return to ECML
The famous London North East Railway Flying Scotsman services between Edinburgh Waverley and London King’s Cross have returned to their historic mid-morning departure slots following major timetable changes on the East Coast Main Line.
www.railadvent.co.uk
May 19, 2026 at 12:57 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
New rail timetable brings more seats and new overnight trains https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/new-rail-timetable-brings-more-seats-and-new-overnight-trains.html #birmingham #BirminghamNewStreet #c2c #cambridge #canterbury #CanterburyWest #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh
New rail timetable brings more seats and new overnight trains
The new national train timetable on 17th May, will see more seats, connectivity, overnight trains, and the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman.
www.railadvent.co.uk
May 17, 2026 at 3:26 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Lumo helps raise £10,000 for Tyneside kids’ play space https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/03/lumo-helps-raise-10000-for-tyneside-kids-play-space.html #EastCoastMainLine #lumo #newcastle #tyneside
Lumo helps raise £10,000 for Tyneside kids’ play space
With the help of train operator Lumo, the Discovery Museum in Newcastle-upon-Tyne has raised the money it needs to complete a new play space for children aged under 5.
www.railadvent.co.uk
March 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Flying Scotsman Services to return to Mid-Morning Departure times https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/04/flying-scotsman-services-to-return-to-mid-morning-departure-times.html #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #EdinburghWaverley #london #LondonKingSCross #LondonNorthEasternRailway #scottish
Flying Scotsman Services to return to Mid-Morning Departure times
Flying Scotsman Services Retimed to reflect Historic Mid-Morning Time Slot
www.railadvent.co.uk
April 25, 2026 at 9:26 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/historic-a3-locomotive-nameplate-loaned-to-a-doncasters-gallery.html #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #HeritageFund #SirNigelGresleyLocomotiveTrust
Historic A3 locomotive nameplate loaned to a Doncaster’s gallery
A nameplate from A3 Pacific 2555 Centenary has been loaned by The Gresley Society to the Danum Gallery in Doncaster.
www.railadvent.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 12:07 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/scotrail-timetable-changes-bring-electric-trains-to-east-kilbride.html #burntisland #cathcart #class_156 #class_380 #drem #dunbar #dunfermline #EastCoastMainLine #EastKilbride #edinburgh
ScotRail Timetable Changes bring Electric Trains to East Kilbride
ScotRail passengers to benefit from extra trains, extra seats and greener services from December 14th
www.railadvent.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:44 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
This special name is a nod to Intercity who used a swallow to represent their message. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/05/class-91-locomotive-named-as-part-of-225-day.html #class_91 #EastCoastMainLine #leeds #london #LondonNorthEasternRailway
Class 91 locomotive named as part of 225 Day
LNER had decided to celebrate their InterCity 225 fleet and almost 40 years of powering along the East Coast Main Line with a 225 Day.
www.railadvent.co.uk
May 23, 2025 at 11:30 AM
dft-answers.bsky.social
A question on #EastCoastMainLine #DigitalTechnology tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty on 28-08-2026 has been answered by Keir Mather. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/23330
September 21, 2026 at 2:50 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Special train to travel into Doncaster works https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/special-train-to-travel-into-doncaster-works.html #adwick #charity #class_08 #class_57 #class_66 #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #freightliner #leeds #lincoln #LondonKingSCross
Special train to travel into Doncaster works
On Saturday, 18th April, UK Railtours is running a special train, The Plant’, from London King’s Cross to Leeds in aid of the Railway Children charity.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
New footbridge installed at Darlington station https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/new-footbridge-installed-at-darlington-station.html #darlington #EastCoastMainLine #NetworkRail
New footbridge installed at Darlington station
A major milestone in the transformation of the transport hub in Darlington has been reached with installation of a new footbridge at Darlington station.
www.railadvent.co.uk
February 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
London North Eastern Railway has been celebrating Zero Waste Week and has revealed that they have been recertified. #doncaster #EastCoastMainLine #environment #london #LondonNorthEasternRailway #newcastle #recycling
London North Eastern Railway recertified after environmentally conscious choices
London North Eastern Railway has been celebrating Zero Waste Week and has revealed that they have been recertified.
www.railadvent.co.uk
September 11, 2026 at 2:41 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Logos displayed on the train feature Lumo’s Pride partners: Pride Radio, OUT North East, Edinburgh Pride, and Glasgow’s Pride. #awards #class_803 #EastCoastMainLine #edinburgh #glasgow #LondonKingSCross #lumo #newcastle #scotland
Lumo unveils new livery to celebrate Pride
One of Lumo’s trains has a new Pride livery to champion LGBTQ+ organisations and to celebrate inclusion across the country.
www.railadvent.co.uk
July 15, 2026 at 3:16 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/06/network-rail-completes-a-section-of-east-coast-digital-programme-testing.html #class_180 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #FinsburyPark #GrandCentral #GreatNorthern
Network Rail Completes a Section of East Coast Digital Programme Testing
Network Rail is thanking passengers for their patience during testing of the new upgrade work on the East Coast Main Line.
www.railadvent.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 8:21 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
We’re urging anyone travelling on the affected dates to check before they travel and allow extra time for journeys.” #AccessForAll #bedford #cambridge #EastCoastMainLine #EastMidlandsRailway #harlington #harpenden #hendon #hitchin #london #luton
Bedford to London services set to be suspended over two weekends
Two back-to-back weekend closures mean no trains will run between Bedford and St Pancras
www.railadvent.co.uk
June 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
railadvent.bsky.social
Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/02/digital-signalling-test-completed-by-class-717-train.html #class_717 #EastCoastDigitalProgramme #EastCoastMainLine #ecdp #ertms #etcs #FinsburyPark #fleet #GoviaThameslinkRailway
Digital signalling test completed by Class 717 train
Govia Thameslink Railway and Siemens have completed the upgrade of one of its Class 717 trains to include digital signalling.
www.railadvent.co.uk
February 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
railadvent.bsky.social
Tornado set to conquer the Settle & Carlisle line in September https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/05/tornado-set-to-conquer-the-settle-carlisle-line-in-september.html #A1SteamLocomotiveTrust #BirminghamNewStreet #carlisle #ColeshillParkway #derby #EastCoastMainLine
Tornado set to conquer the Settle & Carlisle line in September
A1 Class Pacific no. 60163 Tornado is set to storm the Northern Fells in September for a journey along the iconic Settle & Carlisle line.
www.railadvent.co.uk
May 21, 2026 at 2:23 PM