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Julia Delahaye & Daniel Hall

Lumo train passenger told there's airline-style luggage limit - with charge for extra bags

Passengers have been warned of an airline-style luggage limit on budget train firm Lumo after a train passenger was only made aware of it after she had bought tickets through The Trainline.

The budget rail company launched in October 2021 and stops at both Newcastle Central Station and Morpeth on journeys between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. Cheaper tickets mean it's become a popular choice for performers and visitors to the Fringe Festival in the Scottish Capital this month - though they could end up being faced with extra charges if they don't check the company's luggage policy, The Mirror reports.

And travellers are now warning others to take note of the baggage allowance which allows passengers to bring only a medium sized suitcase and a bag on board for free. Victoria Leyton, a performer heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, said that she was only alerted to Lumo's policy in a Facebook group with fellow performers in an interview with The Independent.

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