The ''Carolean Express'' is a named British passenger train operated by

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. It is operated by Class 801s between

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and Edinburgh Waverley via the

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. The term Carolean refers to the reign of

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, and was first used during the reign of Charles II (1660–1685). The service was introduced on 6 May 2023 when LNER named its 11:00 service on the same day as the

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. It calls at

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, Newcastle and

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References

{{Reflist East Coast Main Line Named passenger trains of the United Kingdom Railway services introduced in 2023 2023 establishments in the United Kingdom