Tilting trains make a return to Lancashire’s railways

By Tim Gavell
Published 25th Apr 2022, 12:30 BST
Updated 25th Apr 2022, 15:20 BST
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The famous tilting trains that have run on the West Coast Main Line through Lancashire for years are making a return.

The first of the refurbished Pendolino trains returned to service with the 5.05am departure from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston on Monday.

Rail operator Avanti West Coast said they will “look and feel like new trains”, with more comfortable seats, a redesigned shop and better on-board information.

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Its entire fleet of 56 Pendolinos will be refurbished as part of a £117m programme.

The Pendolino trains will return to service with the 5.05am departure from Manchester Piccadilly to London EustonThe Pendolino trains will return to service with the 5.05am departure from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
The Pendolino trains will return to service with the 5.05am departure from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
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Other changes include upgraded lighting, refurbished toilets, on board shop, power points at every seat and new carpets.

All 35 Pendolinos with 11 carriages will see one first class carriage converted to standard class to increase available seats.

Rail minister Wendy Morton said: “The iconic Pendolino is back and better than ever before. This refurbished version of the classic fleet is a fantastic example of our cutting-edge rail network and how our railways are leading the way in creating a cleaner, more environmentally friendly and modern transport system.”