What’s THIS Doing in Middlesbrough?! | Rare LNER Azuma Meets Tees Valley Trains

Welcome to Middlesbrough — a station you might not expect to see on the LNER network… but today, something very special rolls in. 🚄 In this video, we witness the once-a-day LNER Azuma making its grand entrance into Middlesbrough Station — a sleek Class 800 far from its usual East Coast stomping grounds. A rare and exciting sight in the heart of the Tees Valley. But that’s not all… 👀 Around it, the station buzzes with life: Northern Rail Class 156s and 158s working the local routes to Saltburn, Darlington, and Whitby. TransPennine Express services making swift stops. And the real magic — the blend of old and new, rural and intercity, all captured in crystal-clear footage. 🎧 Featuring: Natural station sounds, no commentary — just the rhythmic rumble of British trains and the occasional screech of brakes to stir the soul of any rail enthusiast. 📍 Station: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire 🚆 Operators: LNER, Northern Rail 🚄 Featured Train: LNER (Class 800 Azuma) – Once-a-day service to London King's Cross 🚋 Other Trains: Northern Rail (Class 156, Class 158) and Transpennine Express 🎥 Includes: Real-time train movements, station sounds, and the rare LNER Azuma service in action Filmed on the 22nd April 2025, this is our first visit to this popular station with enthusiasts since October 2022 Perfect for trainspotters, those interested in the East Coast Main Line, and fans of the LNER network! 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more UK rail content, from special LNER services to regular regional services on the Tees Valley Line! #MiddlesbroughStation #LNER #Class800Azuma #EastCoastMainLine #NorthernRail #Trainspotting #UKRailways #TeesValleyLine #LondonKing'sCross #TrainVideos Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:10 Trains at Middlesbrough railway station Video edited on Wondershare Filmora Don't forget to like the video, comment down below and hit that big ol' subscribe button folks and we will see you next time Check out my socials: Facebook:   / ian.poole.3719   Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/ianjpoole.bs... Instagram:   / ian.poole.3719   TikTok: tiktok.com/@ianjpoole3719