Welsh Dragon (passenger train)
The Welsh Dragon (Welsh: Draig Cymreig) was a named passenger train operating in the United Kingdom.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| First service | December 2004 |
| Former operator(s) | Virgin Trains |
| Route | |
| Start | London Euston |
| End | Holyhead |
| Distance travelled | 263.5 miles (424.1 km) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| Line(s) used | West Coast Main Line North Wales Coast Line |
History
The service was introduced in December 2004 by Virgin Trains between London Euston and Holyhead. The 5.38am service from Holyhead with a return from Euston at 5.21pm was given the name.[1]
By 2017 the name had fallen out of use.[2]
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References
- Crump, Eryl (31 Jul 2004). "The next train is new, cost £11.3m and is now running 90 minutes late". North Wales News. Retrieved 18 December 2017.
- "Electronic national rail timetable. Table 65". Network Rail. Network Rail. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
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