Grand Central | The lonesome Voyager out of King’s Cross

Hello!
We were at London Kings Cross, when we caught sight of the Grand Central Class 221 Voyager (221 143), it was then that, we knew, we were getting on that train!
Grand Central have recently leased two Class 221s (142 and 143), which have been operating on Wakefield Kirkgate to London King’s Cross and back.
Departing at 14.56, this service runs non stop to Newark Northgate, before continuing onto Doncaster, Pontefract Monkhill and Wakefield Kirkgate.
Interestingly, the 15.03 LNER London King’s Cross to Leeds service, departs 7 minutes after the Grand Central Voyager, but arrives at Wakefield 10 minutes ahead of the Grand Central service.
This makes it possible to venture out on Both the Class 221 voyager and LNER Intercity 225 from Doncaster to Wakefield Westgate.
Join us as we travel onboard an ex Avanti West Coast workhorse, as it traverses the East Coast Mainline with Ease!
Traction/Euipment: Voyager Class 221
Unit: 221 143
Route: London King’s Cross - Doncaster
Journey time: Approx 1 hour 30 Minutes
Operator: Grand Central
Class travelled: Standard
Headcode: 1D73
Sit Back, relax and enjoy the trip!
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[@davidfinch5062]

Looks superb in the Grand Central livery.

[@IntercityXtravellers]

They certainly do look the part. Thanks for watching!

[@Transpennine]

I think that it’s great that GC got 2 of these super voyagers!

[@IntercityXtravellers]

Yes, we agree! Hopefully more to follow.

[@lovefive5733]

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[@djscottyb1]

really good to see these on this route can really give it the power ! amazing video

[@jamesrobert994]

Not the first time a 22x unit has worked the East Coast. Remember Hull Trains with their Pioneer services?

[@huyiii2435]

That was a 222

[@jamesrobert994]

@@huyiii2435 obviously, it was a reference to the 22x class of trains which was also on the same basis of the 221/1

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

I’ve just seen one of the avanti west coast voyagers yesterday been hired by cross country and I saw the cross country logo on the side of the voyager that was heading for Bristol temple meads

[@Scottish_Transport_Explorer]

Former Avanti units as they are now permanently operating for cross country

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@Scottish_Transport_Exploreryes and I’ve saw it twice

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

Normally we see the voyagers work on the west coast mainline not the east coast mainline

[@IntercityXtravellers]

They appear further north on the east coast mainline with XC.

[@thebrummierailenthusiasts5329]

@@IntercityXtravellersyeah

[@LongHaulPilot]

1:20 the trains are leased from AWC so that’s why

[@WiktorHasiec]

they arent leased from awc, theyre leased from beacon rail, which own them, avanti have no part in this

[@thebean6731]

Even past Peterborough it doesn’t slow down because of its tilt

[@IntercityXtravellers]

Tilt not enabled. It had a clear run!

[@thebean6731]

@@IntercityXtravellers damn they disabled it :/

[@bfapple]

The east coast route isn’t set up for tilting.

[@undertheradar001]

No matter what the operator, these voyagers are piddle pots on wheels.

[@maccabeus753]

The livery looks great but the trains themselves are. It fit for purpose. Too cramped, insufficient overhead luggage space, only fit for a small handbag! LNER Azuma trains much better and more comfortable.

[@Scottish_Transport_Explorer]

Seats on the class 221s are definitely more comfortable than the LNER Azuma, however I completely agree with the rest of your comment.

[@maimadha]

What's an Avanti Voyager doing with Grand Central?

[@shihanthetrainspotter]

They have decided to move them to grand central since Avanti west coast are getting new trains I think 2 of these units are with grand central and the rest will go to cross county there is also a chance that the 222s could go to cross county to run along side with the 220s and 221s

[@xanpagebrown]

@@shihanthetrainspotter 222's aren't electrically compatible with the 220's and 221's so they will not be going to CrossCountry

[@IntercityXtravellers]

There’s no concrete evidence to say that they won’t be either

[@WiktorHasiec]

@@shihanthetrainspotter they havent "moved them" the 2 avanti voyagers have gone off lease and grand central has leased 2 from beacon rail, also only 7 are going to crosscountry

[@thebean6731]

I hope they haven’t disabled the tilt function like cross country did

[@bfapple]

It doesn’t matter whether or not the tilt equipment is there, as the east coast route isn’t capable.

[@IntercityXtravellers]

I would imagine that the tilt is disabled.