Train operator launches Standard Plus seat offering
London Northwestern Railway (LNR) passengers can now travel in a new dedicated area on many services following the launch of Standard Plus seating.
The operator has introduced a new fleet of electric trains which have significantly increased capacity on routes to and from London Euston.
To take advantage of this extra space on board, LNR is trialling new Standard Plus seating areas on many services, giving customers the option to sit in a dedicated area of the train with at-seat features not available in other areas.
The first Standard Plus carriages opened yesterday, with customers able to purchase a seat upgrade while on board. Standard Plus tickets are also available to purchase online for journeys from Monday 16 November.
Routes offering Standard Plus seating include:
- Birmingham New Street – London Euston
- Crewe – London Euston via Lichfield Trent Valley
- Northampton – London Euston
- Birmingham New Street – Liverpool Lime Street
Jonny Wiseman, LNR customer experience and commercial director, said: “The introduction of our fantastic new Class 730 fleet means we have more than 40,000 extra seats at the busiest times to make journeys more comfortable for our customers.
“This extra space means we’ve been able to expand our offering with our new Standard Plus ticket, giving passengers the chance to sit in a dedicated carriage.
“We are pleased to officially open these exclusive areas today and look forward to welcoming more Standard Plus customers on board over the coming months.”
Standard Plus is available on a trial basis until Wednesday 31 March, 2027.
