Midlands Express

Midlands Express
Midland Mainline branded InterCity 125 at Clay Cross in October 2008
Overview
Service type Passenger train
First service 1999
Last service 12 December 2008
Current operator(s) East Midlands Trains
Former operator(s) Midland Mainline
Route
Start London St Pancras
End Sheffield
Distance travelled 165 miles (266 km)
Service frequency Daily
Line(s) used Midland Main Line
Technical
Rolling stock InterCity 125
Operating speed Up to 125 mph maximum

The Midland Express was one of the three flagship named passenger trains operated by Midland Mainline and now East Midlands Trains. This train ran along the Midland Main Line and was operated using an InterCity 125.

History

The Midlands Express name was introduced in 1999 and withdrawn from use by East Midlands Trains for the start of the December 2008 timetable. The last day the Midlands Express ran was 12 December 2008.

Stations Served

The north-bound Midlands Express was the 1625 train from London St Pancras to Sheffield and called at:

The south-bound Midlands Express was the 0705 train from Sheffield to London St Pancras and called at:

Other named trains

Midland Mainline/East Midlands operated two other named trains at the time called:

East Midlands Trains still run services with these names.

See also

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