LNER trains
The East Coast Main Line's flagship operator, running high-speed Azuma expresses between London and Scotland.
About LNER
LNER (London North Eastern Railway) runs the fast, long-distance services on the East Coast Main Line, linking London King's Cross with Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland. Its modern Azuma fleet and busy route make LNER trains a familiar and rewarding catch at any East Coast station.
Routes & network
- London King's Cross to Leeds, York, Newcastle and Edinburgh
- Extensions to destinations such as Aberdeen and Inverness
Fleet
- Class 800 and Class 801 ‘Azuma’ (bi-mode and electric high-speed units)
How to identify LNER trains
Look for the smart red-and-white Azuma sets — sleek high-speed units running the fast lines on the East Coast route.
Where to spot them
London King's Cross ★★★★★
The grand southern terminus of the East Coast Main Line — iconic architecture and a fine variety of high-speed expresses.
York ★★★★★
One of Britain's grandest stations and a superb East Coast Main Line spot — with the National Railway Museum right next door.
Doncaster ★★★★★
A premier East Coast Main Line junction with fast expresses and heavy freight — long a favourite of British enthusiasts.
Peterborough ★★★★★
A major East Coast Main Line junction with fast expresses and heavy freight, where several routes meet — one of the best all-round spots in the east.
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