'We had to be on board' last run of UK's longest train route
Summary
The UK's longest train route, running between Aberdeen and Penzance, has ended after more than 100 years of service. The final journey on this 775-mile route was completed with many train enthusiasts on board. The operator, CrossCountry, decided to end the service to create a more efficient timetable.Key Facts
- The Aberdeen to Penzance train route was the UK's longest direct service at 775 miles (1,247 km).
- The service started in 1921 and has now been discontinued.
- The last train on this route took over 13 hours to reach its destination in Cornwall.
- CrossCountry ended the service to improve the train timetable's efficiency.
- The longest direct route now is between Aberdeen and Plymouth, at 695 miles (1,118 km).
- The last journey included 41 stops and ended at 21:40.
- The route was previously shortened during the COVID-19 pandemic and fully reinstated in May 2023.
- Passengers included rail enthusiasts and those marking the occasion with special memorabilia.
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