
Open access rail services pay their way and unleash huge economic benefits
Two new studies highlight the positive effects of open access rail

Lumo and Ringtons Tea-m up for Random Acts of Kindness Day
Ringtons, to surprise customers with complimentary tea and coffee

Newcastle MP meets Lumo rail industry stars of the future
77% of Lumo’s team have succeeded through an apprenticeship route.

North East mum-of-four proves it's never too late to start fresh
Sam Bentley's inspiring journey proves it's never too late to change track

Special family trip to Edinburgh for brave heart hero Evie
North East family enjoys special trip after a challenging two years

Lumo drives innovation with new senior appointment
Lumo appoints new Customer Experience and Innovation Manager

New year, new brew: Lumo launches low-alcohol beer for dry January
Lumo launches a new beer in partnership with Donzoko Brewing Company

Train Companies Unite to Promote Passenger Safety This Festive Season
Rail Industry Encourages Passengers to Stay Behind the Yellow Line

Northern Stage wows train customers with festive surprise performance
The cast of 'A Christmas Carol' teamed up with Lumo for a special performance

New service between Rochdale and London secures political support
A new high-speed service has taken a step-closer to becoming a reality

Gold award for Lumo leading reliability on Britain's railway
Lumo has been awarded Gold at the prestigious 2024 Golden Spanner Awards

A fifth of Brits would take a return train journey in the name of self-care
22% of UK adults would book a return rail journey as a form of self-care

All aboard! Lumo takes prime spot in new Monopoly game
Popular Christmas stocking filler: pass go and jump on a Lumo?

Lumo partners with North East businesses to celebrate Purple Tuesday
Lumo has created a special video to celebrate Purple Tuesday

Christmas comes early as world's oldest railway teams up with Lumo
Lumo teams up with Tanfield Railway to launch Mince Pie Express

Going for growth: Morpeth leads the way on the East Coast Main Line
Lumo stimulates growth between Morpeth and London by 50% in the past two years

Lumo & Hull Trains: breaking barriers in rail for a better future
Lumo & Hull Trains launch the "Breaking Down Barriers in Rail" Impact Report

Lumo shakes things up for sustainability at Edinburgh Cocktail Week
Lumo joins forces with Scottish business, community and political representatives

Britain's train passengers brew a coffee revolution
New data reveals that coffee has become a travel essential
Eagles Women on Track with Lumo
Newcastle Eagles women build a platform for sustained success on and off the court

Appetite grows for popular North East Delicacy
Lumo and Big River Bakery have seen significant demand for stotties grow

Community Rail Network partners with Lumo for 20th anniversary awards
The awards will celebrate 200 years since the creation of the modern railway

Lumo launches appeal for good luck messages ahead of Great North Run
Lumo is calling on the public to share their personal messages of support

Lumo takes pride in supporting local independent businesses
We are showing our support for Gateshead independent businesses ahead of Pride

‘Whisky Express’: a new partnership between Lumo and Holyrood Distillery
Discover our new co-branded and specially commissioned single malt scotch whisky

Lumo helps bring the Bay City Rollers back to the stage
We have partnered with Stageworks East West to bring the award-winning show back on stage

Lumo announces The Charlie Carter Foundation as 2024 charity partner
The train operator will be helping raise awareness for the local children’s charity

Lumo partners with Metrocentre to launch summer rail safety initiative
Lumo partners with Metrocentre to raise awareness of the dangers of trespassing

Lumo challenges two drag queens to race to the capital
We have put our service to the test by challenging two drag queens to a race

Geordie voted the top accent for putting a smile on your face
Research reveals that 'Geordie' is the top accent to put a smile on your face

Lumo provides platform for live performances at Northern Pride
Lumo is pulling up at this year's Northern Pride with its very own Lumo Platform

Lumo named ‘Green Innovation Business of the Year’
Lumo wins ‘Green Innovation Business of the Year’ at the prestigious North East Chamber of Commerce awards

Lumo partners in Discovery Museum's 'Steam for Green' exhibition
Lumo is on board as partner for Discovery Museum’s ambitious new exhibition Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution

Lumo joins fight against suicide in the North East
Race to raise support for suicide prevention charity gets backing from top North East businesses

Creating opportunities for the next generation
Lumo partners with Newcastle College to boost opportunities for young adults in the North East

Extra Lumo Service For England
Lumo has confirmed a late service to help England fans travelling from St Jame’s Park on Monday 3rd June

Lumo celebrates as 95% of workforce enter through apprenticeship scheme
Lumo marks five year partnership with apprenticeship provider, Train’d Up

Excitement Brewing for Gateshead FC Away at Wembley
Lumo, the Open Access rail operator, has teamed up with local Gateshead brewery Black Storm to offer Gateshead FC fans a special commemorative beer onboard its trains.

Loving Lumo: Customer Satisfaction Success
Results from a new survey has revealed East Coast Main Line train operator Lumo has achieved a 96% overall satisfaction rate among its customers.

It's a save! Lumo supports Gateshead FC fans with extra service
Lumo, the official rail partner of Gateshead FC has proudly announced details of an extra service to help Heed Army fans return from London to Tyneside on Saturday 11 May 2024

Lumo leads the way for a plastic-free future
Lumo is the first UK train company in eliminating plastic bottles

The last straw: Lumo serves up new eco-friendly fruit drinks
We're leading the rail industry in reducing food waste and plastic

Lumo support for North East Beer and Cider Festival
The 46th Newcastle Beer and Cider Festival returns this week

North East woman working to enhance autism acceptance
North East woman working to enhance autism acceptance

Steaming ahead: Lumo strengthens pioneering partnership with Beamish Museum
Lumo renews its partnership with Beamish Museum

Lumo secures prestigious golden whistle award
Lumo has been awarded gold for its commitment to reducing delays

Making Magical Memories for Mercy
Mercy Cuthbertson, a six-year-old girl from North Tyneside, battling an aggressive paediatric brain tumour enjoys a very special experience day in Edinburgh with Lumo.
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Train-blazers: Lumo breaks rail industry mould with female apprenticeship
Tyneside-based train operator Lumo is successfully encouraging women into the rail industry, with more females than males completing its apprenticeship scheme since it launched

Passengers power equivalent of 7,500 homes annually by choosing Lumo
Lumo unveils sustainability credentials in industry-first reports

Great Chemistry: Lumo and Edinburgh Science Festival Partner for a Greener Planet
Lumo has announced our renewed partnership with Edinburgh Science Festival for this year’s theme: ‘Shaping the Future’

All Aboard the Stottie Train
Big River Bakery and Lumo Bring North East Favourite to Travellers for Stottie Cake Week

Newcastle Eagles Basketball Team Score on Leg Room
Lumo has partnered with Seriös Group Newcastle Eagles basketball team to help the pro players travel to their away games comfortably and sustainably.

Lumo plans to carry additional 275,000 passengers between London and Newcastle
Extra service could also lead to new jobs for Newcastle-based train operator

The Most Weird and Wonderful Christmas Gifts Received by our Lumo customers
From a trip to a muddy farm to a bag of old grubby make-up: here are some of the most weird and wonderful Christmas gifts our customers have received.

7-year-old wins competition with poem about Newcastle at Christmas
Local boy Noah Spencer wrote about the sparkling lights of Northumberland Street and St James' Park in his winning poem

Christmas poetry competition launches for Newcastle Children
O Come All Ye…poets! Lumo calls on local children to get creative this Christmas to win a trip for the family
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Newcastle Charity Receives Birthday Boost From Lumo
Homeless charity People’s Kitchen to receive fundraising support as part of Lumo’s 2nd birthday activities
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2 million passengers marks a green success for Lumo
A single Lumo passenger could take 22 one-way trips before creating the same emissions as a single flight
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Lumo X Falcons Partnership Announcement for 2023-24
Lumo has announced its partnership with Premiership Rugby team Newcastle Falcons

Lumo flexes new train ticket option, introducing LumoFlex
Lumo has announced its new LumoFlex ticket option which allows customers to change their ticket with no admin fee.

200th Anniversary of the Stephenson's Works
Lumo and beamish museum beam with pride as they celebrate bicentenary of world-famous rail pioneer


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New uniforms for onboard train staff here at Lumo
Hunter Apparel Solutions to produce “ethical and sustainable” uniforms for Lumo

One in a million Lumo train driver is changing up the industry
Carrie Million drives change in the rail industry

Lumo launches office HQ in Newcastle
After creating over 100 jobs, Lumo opens the doors of its Newcastle HQ.

Greener train travel between Edinburgh and London
Lumo launches to create a greener, cheaper train travel alternative
