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Motion · S6M-01766 · 25 Oct 2021

Lumo Train

Lodged by Sue Webber Standard Motion 23 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament welcomes the inaugural Lumo train service on 25 October 2021, from Edinburgh to London King’s Cross, calling at Morpeth, Newcastle and Stevenage; notes that the new service delivers low-cost tickets, an end-to-end journey time of four and a half hours, and is 100% electric, offering a green, cost-effective alternative to flying; welcomes the special train service on 21 October, which included the Scottish singer songwriter, Tom Walker, and Lumo’s newly recruited Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, Harvey Price; highlights that the AT300 intercity electric trains will be serviced and maintained by Hitachi at its train care depots, including in Craigentinny, Edinburgh; notes that the service offers a wide range of menus to cater for all tastes, and custom-made seats for a more comfortable journey, and wishes the new Lumo service a positive, inclusive and green future connecting Edinburgh and London.

Supporters (23)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.