First Harrogate Trains
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| Franchise(s): | Open-access operator |
| Main route(s): | London - Harrogate |
| Fleet size: | Class 180 Adelante |
| Stations called at: | Harrogate London Kings Cross |
| Parent company: | First Group / Renaissance Trains |
| Web site: | www.harrogatetrains.co.uk |
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First Harrogate Trains is a proposed open access UK train operating company. They plan to run regular direct rail services between Harrogate and London.
First Harrogate Trains is a proposal from First Group and Renaissance Trains. First are behind many UK TOCs. Renaissance Trains are behind First Hull Trains (with First), Wrexham & Shropshire, Humber Coast & City Railway and Glasgow Trains.
If the application is successful the service will begin Summer 2009. [1]
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[edit] Rolling Stock
The preferred rolling stock used would be Class 180 or Class 222 trains [2], as are both currently being used by First Hull Trains.
They will, therefore have first and second class coaches and a buffet car.
[edit] Route
First Harrogate Trains propose to run from Harrogate to London with up to four services each way per day calling at: [3]
- Harrogate
- Starbeck
- Knaresborough
- Cattal - possible park and ride to Wetherby
- Hammerton
- Poppleton
- York
- Doncaster
- Retford
- Grantham
- Stevenage
- London King's Cross
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