Twenty-five years of Heathrow Express

25 Years anniversary vinyls being applied int eh workshop to a Heathrow Express train
25 Years anniversary vinyls being applied int eh workshop to a Heathrow Express train Heathrow Express

The dedicated Heathrow Express operation, connecting west central London with the busy international hub airport, has just celebrated a quarter of a century of operation, and out-shopped a new livery into the bargain. There may be more rail-based competition than ever, but Heathrow Express is still going strong and providing a bespoke link between the terminals and Paddington Station in London.

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Twenty-five years of Heathrow Express

25 Years anniversary vinyls being applied int eh workshop to a Heathrow Express train
25 Years anniversary vinyls being applied int eh workshop to a Heathrow Express train Heathrow Express

The dedicated Heathrow Express operation, connecting west central London with the busy international hub airport, has just celebrated a quarter of a century of operation, and out-shopped a new livery into the bargain. There may be more rail-based competition than ever, but Heathrow Express is still going strong and providing a bespoke link between the terminals and Paddington Station in London.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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