Irish Mail
The Irish Mail was a named train in the United Kingdom that operated from London Euston via the West Coast and North Wales Coast lines to Holyhead from 1848 until 2002, connecting with ferry services to Dublin.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Mail & passenger train |
| First service | 1 August 1848 |
| Last service | 1 June 2002 |
| Former operator(s) | Virgin Trains InterCity British Rail London, Midland & Scottish Railway London & North Western Railway |
| Route | |
| Termini | London Euston Holyhead |
| Distance travelled | 264 miles |
| Line(s) used | West Coast North Wales Coast |
| Technical | |
| Rolling stock | Multiple, including InterCity 125, Royal Scot, British Railways Mark 1 |
| Operating speed | Up to 125 mph |
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