en MENU BEACON PARTNERS WITH FIRST GROUP AND HITACHI RAIL FOR NEW GREEN RAIL SERVICE NEWS: POSTED ON OCTOBER 21, 2021 Beacon’s new class 803 trains are running from London to Edinburgh for the first time today on Lumo, First Group’s new 100% electric, affordable rail service. The first passenger journeys on this service will start on Monday (25 October). First Group aims to create more than 13 million additional passenger journeys in the next decade, encouraging more people to opt for greener, electric rail travel. Beacon CEO, Adam Cunliffe, said: “Railways offer a safe, sustainable and cost-effective means of transport now and in the future. Lumo is reinventing rail travel with a fresh and affordable offer. Beacon is delighted to support Lumo as they attract more customers to rail, from road and air.” ADAM CUNLIFFE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER The video below follows the new trains, manufactured by Hitachi Rail, through their production process, all the way to the test track. About Beacon Rail Leasing Beacon Rail Leasing are a rolling stock leasing company headquartered in Luxembourg and focused on serving the European and UK markets. Beacon Rail Leasing’s current portfolio includes 379 locomotives, a 1,000 freight wagons, and 575 passenger train vehicles and intercity coaches operating in 17 European countries. Beacon provides tailor made rolling stock solutions and prides itself on being agile, working collaboratively and helping each other to thrive. Press Contact Beacon Rail Leasing Adam Cunliffe, Chief Executive Officer rail@beaconrail.com LATEST NEWS VIEW ALL NEWS Beacon announces new partnership with Lineas Beacon is delighted to have entered a long term partnership with Lineas, one of Europe’s largest private freight operators, for the sale and leaseb... POSTED ON NOVEMBER 18, 2021 READ Beacon repeats five star rating from GRESB For the second year running, Beacon has been awarded 5 Stars in the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). Established in 2009, GRESB... POSTED ON NOVEMBER 11, 2021 READ Beacon to fund Primary Engineer’s Rail Project with schools in Westminster Beacon is delighted to be helping fund the Primary Engineer Rail Project. This connects Beacon with ten schools across the Westminster area providi... POSTED ON JULY 30, 2021 READ SUSTAINABILITY POLICY MODERN SLAVERY STATEMENT HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE POLICY INVESTORS PORTAL PRIVACY POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERMS & CONDITIONS WE ARE COLLABORATIVE WE ARE AGILE WE HELP EACH OTHER THRIVE © BEACON RAIL LUX HOLDINGS S.Á.R.L. 2021, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. WEBSITE BY FELLOWSHIP EN ENGLISH FR FRENCH DE GERMAN ES SPANISH This site uses cookies to offer you a better browsing experience. Find out how we use cookies. ACCEPT COOKIES