Lumo

 

Lumo is a brand new travel service, travelling exclusively on the East Coast of the UK between London & Edinburgh, calling at Stevenage, Newcastle & Morpeth, aiming to improve regional connectivity by offering passengers a more convenient and environmentally friendly alternative to flying.

 

Lumo's 100% high speed electric trains showcase its impressive green credentials, going even further by offering over 50% of their onboard menu as plant based to make waste easier to recycle.

 

By being 100% digital, Lumo reduce their carbon impact through the use of paper, even their uniforms are responsibly sourced and can be entirely recycled at the end of use.

Latest News

It’s a save! Lumo supports Gateshead FC fans with extra service

by Molly Lymn | 25th April 2024 |
Lumo, the official rail partner of Gateshead FC has proudly announced details of an extra service to help Heed Army fans return from London to Tyneside on Saturday 11 May 2024. Fans heading to...
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Image of two Lumo staff in their blue jackets with Liz Peart from Beamish in front of steam train at Beamish Museum

Steaming ahead: Lumo strengthens pioneering partnership with Beamish Museum

by Molly Lymn | 19th March 2024 |
Popular open access train operator Lumo has renewed its partnership with Beamish Museum which is the North East of England’s most visited tourist attraction according to a new report by the Association of Leading...
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Lumo train racing through countryside

Tyneside based train operator, Lumo secures prestigious Golden Whistle Award

by Molly Lymn | 12th March 2024 |
Popular open access operator, Lumo has been awarded top rail industry recognition for the commitment by the Newcastle based company in reducing delays. The coveted ‘Minimising Delay Minutes’ gold award was presented at the...
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Carrie stood on a train platform next to the front of a Lumo train smiling to camera.

TRAIN-blazers: Lumo breaks rail industry mould with female apprenticeship

by Molly Lymn | 8th March 2024 |
Some 95% of Lumo’s operational workforce has come through the Newcastle-based business’s apprentice programme in partnership with Train’d Up. In the past three years, 29 females have completed the training compared to 27 males....
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Newcastle City Council leader Cllr Nick Kemp, Lord Mayor of Newcastle Cllr Veronica Dunn, and another person stood in front of Lumo banner smiling to camera.

Newcastle-based Lumo gathers North East leaders to reveal industry-first insights

by Molly Lymn | 27th February 2024 |
Train operator Lumo hosted an event in its hometown of Newcastle today (26 February) to highlight the local economic and sustainability benefits it has generated since launching its all-electric service. Opened by Lord Mayor...
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Lucy Harper and Richard Salkeld headshots in front of Lumo sign lit up in their office

Comms and Public Affairs duo to take Open Access rail to greater heights

by Molly Lymn | 19th February 2024 |
FirstGroup’s Open Access rail operators Lumo and Hull Trains have appointed Lucy Harper and Richard Salkeld into new senior communications roles. Lucy Harper joins the alliance of Lumo and Hull Trains as Head of...
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