Pendolino London - Glasgow

390200 'RAILWAY 200'

During the Bicentenary of Rail year, Avanti West Coast plan to attempt a non-stop run between London and Glasgow, aiming to beat the record of three hours, 52 minutes and 40 seconds set in 1984 by an Advanced Passenger Train.

Pendolino 390200 'RAILWAY 200' (390016) © Avanti West Coast 2025

Photograph © Avanti West Coast 2025.

APT-P Timings 12 December 1984

1Z98 Special APT press run 16:35 London Euston to Glasgow Central.

Location Mins Secs
London Euston 0 00
Watford Jct 12 45
Bletchley 26 50
Rugby 45 33
Nuneaton 54 23
Stafford 79 23
Crewe 93 24
Warrington BQ 107 15
Wigan NW 113 49
Preston 122 25
Lancaster 133 59
Oxenholme 145 19
Penrith 163 16
Carlisle 174 04
Lockerbie 188 59
Carstairs 212 41
Motherwell 221 19
Glasgow Central 232 40

3h : 52m : 40s

Timings by P. G. Barlow.

See also full timings of Special APT Press Run 12 December 1984 by P G Barlow.

Avanti West Coast Network Rail 'RAILWAY 200'

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