London and North Eastern Railway
The LNER was a railway of contrasts. It was the second largest "Big Four" company in terms of route miles, but was also the poorest. It was famous for its prestigious high speed trains, but gained a lot of its income from the coal fields of North East England.
Basic Information
- Category: rail transport
- Website: http://www.lner.info/
Evidence and Sources
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- Last verified: 2026-04-21
AI summary
The LNER was a railway of contrasts. It was the second largest "Big Four" company in terms of route miles, but was also the poorest. It was famous for its prestigious high speed trains, but gained a lot of its income from the coal fields of North East England.
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- Profile has a last-verified date of 2026-04-21.
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