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Flying Scotsman returns in rail bid to rival air travel

RAIL passengers will be able to travel from Edinburgh to London in four hours on a revived Flying Scotsman service from May, train operator East Coast has confirmed.

The 5.40am express train is being introduced as part of the biggest timetable overhaul on the East Coast Main Line in 20 years and it is hoped it will lure business passengers travelling between capitals for morning meetings away from air travel.