mainline

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In 2026, the railway is used by regular passenger services, commuters, steam engines and even mainline trains travelling between London and Glasgow when a diversion is required.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

The service has been installed on regional jets and United says it will be on 50% of its mainline fleet by the end of the year and 100% next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The service is installed on more than 300 of those planes but just 18 of its mainline jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

It is the main station for all services on the west coast mainline to England and also operates services throughout central Scotland.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Of a student body of 5,700, about 400 participate in one of three evangelical student groups—more than the number of active mainline Protestants, the campus chaplain says.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times