Ulster Express

The Ulster Express was a named passenger train operating in the United Kingdom.[1]

Ulster Express
Overview
Service typePassenger train
First service11 July 1927
Last service1975
Former operator(s)LMS
BR
Route
StartLondon Euston
EndFleetwood
Service frequencyDaily
Line(s) usedWest Coast Main Line

History

The Ulster Express was introduced into service by the London, Midland and Scottish Railway and began operating in June 1927 between London Euston and Fleetwood. The northbound service departed London Euston at 6.10pm, with the southbound working departed Fleetwood at 6.05pm.[2] It was usually hauled by a LMS Royal Scot Class locomotive.[3] As well as serving Fleetwood, the service also ran to Heysham.

The service was suspended for the duration of the Second World War and restarted in 1949.[4]

In 1955 the service saw the introduction of stainless steel first-class coaches with corridor compartments and open saloons in which the seats were pivoted, so that they could be rotated to form groups of four.[5]

It was withdrawn by British Rail in 1975 when the ferry service between Heysham harbour and Belfast was withdrawn.

References
  1. Allen, Cecil John (1953). Titled Trains of Great Britain. Ian Allan. p. 207.
  2. "The Ulster Express. Appropriate Title for Extra L.M.S. Service". Belfast News-Letter. Northern Ireland. 14 June 1927. Retrieved 19 September 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. "Regimental Names for Engines". Northern Whig. England. 18 January 1928. Retrieved 19 September 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. "Regimental Names for Engines". Northern Whig. England. 18 January 1928. Retrieved 19 September 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. "Ulster Express again". Belfast News-Letter. Northern Ireland. 1 September 1949. Retrieved 19 September 2017 – via British Newspaper Archive.
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