John O'Groat
The John O'Groat was a named passenger train operating in the United Kingdom.[1]
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| First service | 26 July 1936 |
| Former operator(s) | London, Midland and Scottish Railway |
| Route | |
| Start | Inverness |
| End | Wick |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Line(s) used | Far North Line |
History
The service was introduced on 26 July 1936 by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway.[2] It was given to the 4.10pm train from Inverness to Wick and Thurso.
The name was abandoned at the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, and not re-adopted afterwards.
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References
- Allen, Cecil J. (1967). Titled Trains of Great Britain. Ian Allan Ltd. p. 97.
- "Trains With Names". The Scotsman. Scotland. 4 April 1936. Retrieved 22 November 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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