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Alphaline was a 1990s brand used by British Rail to differentiate certain provincial express trains with enhanced passenger accommodation from general regional and middle-distance services operated by older rolling stock. ==Origins== The Alphaline brand was introduced for express services operated by Regional Railways in the Midlands, Wales and the South West. These services linked various provincial towns and cities, complementing and connecting with the more prestigious InterCity network. Branding was applied specifically to services scheduled for operation by British Rail's recently built Express Sprinter or 'Class 158' units. The association of a passenger-facing brand with a specific model of train was unusual, but reflected the significantly improved passenger facilities such trains provided when compared with the mainstay of the Regional Railways fleet. Timetables〔Regional Railways Central: "Cambrian Coaster Train Times", September 1995〕 advertised Alphaline services as providing: * Reserved seats available * At-seat trolley service of cold snacks, sandwiches and hot and cold drinks available for all or part of the journey * British Telecom card phone * Air-conditioning Within the Regional Railways fleet of the early to mid-1990s, the latter two facilities were a rarity and available solely on Class 158 Express Sprinters. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Alphaline」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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