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

Lumo guest presenters Danni Delonco and Mutha Tucka are joined by Peter Darrant from Pride in Gateshead with just some of the many independent business owners from the bars, cafes and shops based in and near the railway arches on Wellington Street and Hymers Court.

Lumo takes pride in supporting local independent businesses

by Molly Lymn | 19th August 2024 |
Tyneside train operator Lumo is showing its support for local independent businesses in Gateshead ahead of the town’s first Pride event this month, by showcasing some of the town’s hidden gems in a video...
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Two drag queens posing in front of Grey's Monument in brightly coloured wigs and dresses

Lumo challenges two drag queens to race to the capital

by Molly Lymn | 18th July 2024 |
Newcastle-based train operator, Lumo, has put its fully electric train service to the test, by challenging two popular drag queens from the North East to race to London – one by train and the...
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Geordie voted the top accent for putting a smile on your face

by Molly Lymn | 18th July 2024 |
To celebrate National Geordie Day on Tuesday 16 July 2024, Newcastle-based electric train operator, Lumo, today reveals that ‘Geordie’ has been voted the top accent for putting a smile on your face when you...
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Lumo ambassadors pictured with placement students from Newcastle College outside of Newcastle Station

Lumo partners with Newcastle College to boost opportunities for young adults in the North East

by Molly Lymn | 16th May 2024 |
This week, Newcastle based train operator Lumo has successfully completed its first year partnering with Newcastle College, equipping the next generation of local travel and tourism professionals with invaluable skills for the sector. Lumo successfully welcomed four cohorts...
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Four Lumo employees stood on some stairs holding blue graduation caps and smiling to camera.

Lumo celebrates as 95% of workforce enter through apprenticeship scheme

by Molly Lymn | 14th May 2024 |
Tyneside-based train operator, Lumo, celebrates that 95% of its workforce began as apprentices recruited through partnership with provider, Train’d Up. Lumo’s 95% milestone follows a five year partnership between Lumo and Train’d Up, which...
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Lumo and Network Rail branded football on grass with Angel of the North in the background.

England’s travelling football fans offered chance to get home after Bosnia game with special late Lumo service

by Molly Lymn | 14th May 2024 |
England fans travelling north to attend England vs Bosnia and Herzegovina at St James’ Park on Monday 3rd June will now have the chance to get home on the same day by train after Lumo confirmed...
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