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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

‘All-electric’ Lumo forced to operate diesel trains on new service due to power shortage

An energy shortage on the West Coast Main Line (WCML) has forced an “all- electric” budget rail operator to run diesel trains on a Scotland to London service.

Lumo, part of transport company FirstGroup plc, is an “all-electric rail service, connecting London with the rest of the East Coast”, with routes linking Glasgow, Edinburgh and the English capital.

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