First Look at New Fleet of LNER Trains Hitting Stations in North East Soon

First look at new fleet of LNER trains hitting stations in North East soon

LNER has launched its new train carriages and the 'Serenza' is set to hit railway stations like Durham, Darlington and Newcastle soon.

Great British Railways gets its first long-distance trains as LNER reveals Class 897 interiors

LNER has unveiled the name and interior design of a new fleet of long-distance trains, which will be the first to carry the new Great British Railways branding when it launches in a few years time. Standard class seating concept (c) LNER LNER says demand on its East Coast Mainline route has continued to grow since the pandemic, with more than 24 million passengers travelling in 2024–25. A revised timetable introduced in December 2025 added aroun…

Sneak peek of new London North Eastern Railway 'Serenza' trains

London North Eastern Railway has revealed images of its new Class 897 trains, as well as confirming its new name for the fleet. Serenza, which LNER says is made of the word 'Serene' and a Spanish-style suffix 'Enza' that 'evokes the feeling of peace and calm', is a 10-strong fleet…