Chiltern Railways launch their Mainline service between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone on Monday 5th September 2011. Initial information on the Business Zone facilities can be found here.

NB Chiltern run 2 trains an hour using Standard class only Clubman trains which offer tables with power points, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on the morning trains. The trains below are formed of ex-Wrexham & Shropshire loco-hauled carriages, one carriage of which, formerly First Class, has been designated Business Zone. Listen to Adrian Shooter and Thomas Abelman discuss the Chiltern Mainline service with Phil Tonks of 102.5 The Bridge radio.

Journey: Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone
Monday to Friday: 4 trains daily; First service: 06.19 - then 06.55 and 10.55 - Last service: 15.55.
Fastest: 90 mins (06.55) - Average: 97 mins - Slowest: 111 mins (15.55)
Journey: London Marylebone to Birmingham Moor Street
Monday to Friday: 4 trains daily; First service: 08.37 - then 13.37, 16.46 - Last service: 18.07.
Fastest: 93 mins (18.07) - Average: 100 mins - Slowest: 109 mins (16.46)

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Fares from Monday 2nd January 2012: The Business Zone Package fare remains £115 - use on the 0619 and 0655 departures from Moor Street. Week commencing Monday 16th January: vouchers available to give complimentary upgrades for travel up to Friday 16th March.
Walk-on (Standard Class): Anytime Single: £56 Anytime Return: £85 (but see my blog post Chiltern Railways Business Zone for Supplement details). Off-peak prices apply on the 1646 / 1807 from Marylebone; AND Super off-peak prices on the 10.55 and the 1555 from Moor Street and the 0837 / 1337 from Marylebone

Facilities: First-class lounges: None
On-board: Comfortable reclining seats at a table with more legroom than in standard class; power points, free WiFi, newspapers.
Catering: Dedicated Host with complimentary tea / coffee

Privileges: None

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