Platinum Trains

Platinum Trains

Platinum Trains is a proposed new open access train operating company that intends to run limited-stop train services from Scotland to London via the East Coast Main Line. [cite web|url=http://www.landor.co.uk/transit/344/new2.shtml|title=Anglo-Scottish market targeted by new rail rival for National Express|date=2008-08-29] Its plan is to compete with air travel, and is considering starting some services from northern Scottish cities.

The company proposes using two Class 180 units to operate two outbound and return journeys per day weekdays and one outbound and return per day at weekends between Aberdeen and London King's Cross, calling at Edinburgh and Dundee.cite web|url=http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/upload/pdf/s17-platinum-appform.pdf|title=Application to the Office of Rail Regulation for a passenger track access contract under section 17 of the Railways Act 1993|publisher=Office of Rail Regulation] The company anticipates placing an order for new rolling stock in the first year of operation with introduction into service in year three/four.

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External links

* [http://www.platinum-trains.co.uk/ Platinum Trains Website]


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