Flying Scotsman
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| Average journey time | 4 hours 0 minutes |
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| Rolling stock | InterCity 225 |
| First service | 1862 (service); 1924 (name) |
| Service frequency | Daily |
| End | King's Cross |
| Operating speed | 125 mph |
| Former operators | Virgin Trains East Coast |
| East Coast | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 732076 |
About Flying Scotsman
The Flying Scotsman is an express passenger train service that has operated between Edinburgh and London, the capitals of Scotland and England, via the East Coast Main Line. The service began in 1862; the name was officially adopted in 1924. It is currently operated by London North Eastern Railway.
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Two injured after Flying Scotsman crash at Highland station
Two People have been treated in hospital after a collision involving the Flying Scotsman locomotive and The Royal Scotsman carriages at a station in the Highlands.
Police Scotland said The Incident happened at low speed at about 19:00 on Friday at Aviemore Station.
A Man and woman sustained minor injuries and were taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness as a precaution.
Officers said their injuries were not believed to be serious.
A force spokesperson said: " A Number of other passengers were assessed by The Ambulance service at The Scene and did not require hospital treatment.
" Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. "
ScotRail said services were now able to run normally through Aviemore.
The Operator added The Emergency response was focused on the private Strathspey Railway Heritage Line , near to the main line which links the Highlands with the central belt.
The Flying Scotsman was scheduled to be running trips this weekend.
A spokesman for Network Rail said: " It's on a heritage railway line, it's not our infrastructure.
" We Are saying to passengers to check before travelling. "
Strathspey Railway has been asked for comment.
British Transport Police confirmed officers were working with Police Scotland .
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf thanked The Emergency services on Social Media .
He added: " My thoughts with those affected, I Wish them a speedy recovery. "
The newly restored Flying Scotsman was unveiled Last Year ahead of a series of events to celebrate its centenary.
The 97-tonne locomotive was built in Doncaster in 1923, and is now owned by The National Railway Museum in York.
The steam locomotive was The First in the UK to officially reach 100mph, and was The First -ever service to run non-stop from London to Edinburgh.
It is owned and operated by The National Railway Museum but maintained by Riley & Son (E) Ltd, based in Heywood, Greater Manchester .
As part of its centenary year, the locomotive is visiting railway stations around the UK and has spent time at The National Railway Museum .
Source of news: bbc.com
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