InterCity (British Rail) facts for kids
InterCity (or, in the earliest days, the hyphenated Inter-City) was introduced by British Rail in 1966 as a brand-name for its long-haul express passenger services (see British Rail brand names for a full history).
Privatisation
After the privatisation of British Rail, InterCity trains were divided up into several franchises. The Caledonian Sleeper are transferred to ScotRail, now First ScotRail.
| Divisions | Original Franchise | Currently |
|---|---|---|
| East Coast | GNER | Then passed to National Express East Coast |
| West Coast | Virgin Trains | Remained unchanged |
| Midland | Midland Mainline | Then passed to East Midlands Trains |
| Great Western | Great Western Trains | Renamed First Great Western. Also operates Night Riviera from London to Penzance |
| Gatwick Express | Gatwick Express | Merged into Southern and now a sub-brand |
| CrossCountry | Virgin Trains | Then passed to CrossCountry |
| Great Eastern | Anglia Railways | Then merged into National Express East Anglia |
Images for kids
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Intercity advert
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Original British Rail Inter-City livery
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The direct InterCity from Shrewsbury to London Euston with a Driving Van Trailer and mailbags delivering the Royal Mail at a time when British Rail ran the network.
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