Sleek, fast, and effortlessly modern — the Class 390 Pendolino is one of the most recognisable trains on Britain’s mainlines. Built by Alstom and introduced in the early 2000s, these tilting trains revolutionised high-speed travel on the West Coast Main Line, connecting London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow. With a top speed of 125 mph (200 km/h) and the ability to tilt up to 8 degrees, the Pendolino glides through curves at speeds traditional trains can’t match — cutting journe