The Anonymous Widower

50% Increase For Northumberland Passengers Heading To London

The title of this post, is the same as that of this article on Rail Advent.

These two paragraphs introduce the article.

In the last two years, the number of customers travelling by Lumo‘s train services between Morpeth and London has increased by 50%.

According to Lumo, the increased demand for its services is due to leisure and business customers looking to travel more sustainably and the area’s tourism opportunities.

I don’t feel that the fifty percent increase is unexpected, as LNER now run seven trains per day (tpd) in both directions between Morpeth and London and Lumo now run five.

• Not all passengers travel between North of Morpeth and London.
• If you live in the Borderlands, you may find Morpeth a better alternative than driving to Edinburgh or Newcastle.
• Morpeth station has only 72 car parking spaces.
• Local buses and taxis may play a part.
• Car hire is available at Newcastle and Morpeth.
• Low fares will certainly play a part.

It will start to get interesting, when services start to run between Newcastle and Morpeth via the Northumberland Line.

November 7, 2024 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | King's Cross Station, LNER, Lumo, Morpeth Station, Northumberland Line (Newcastle And Ashington/Blyth)