Megatrain
UK low-cost train operator
Megatrain was a virtual no-frills intercity train service run by Scottish-based Stagecoach Group. The service began in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2005 with a pilot on South West Trains. Service had ceased by 2024.
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| Overview | |
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| Franchise(s) | Integrated into Stagecoach Group franchises (East Midlands Trains) Integrated into Virgin CrossCountry March 2006 - November 2007 |
| Main Town(s) | Sheffield, Nottingham |
| Other Town(s) | London, Chesterfield, Leicester, Loughborough |
| Parent company | Stagecoach Group |
| Website | www |
| Preceded by Central Trains Central franchise |
Integrated into East Midlands franchise As Part of East Midlands Trains 2007–2019 |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Midland Mainline Midland Main Line franchise | ||
| Preceded by InterCity As part of British Rail |
Integrated into Cross-Country franchise As Part of Virgin Trains 2005–2007 |
Succeeded by CrossCountry |
| Integrated into InterCity West Coast franchise As Part of Virgin Trains 2005–2019 |
Incumbent | |
| Preceded by Network SouthEast As part of British Rail |
Integrated into South Western franchise As Part of South West Trains 2005–2017 |
Incumbent |
