In message , at 12:18:58
on Tue, 4 Jun 2013, David Cantrell remarked:
Is there any precedent for naming what is really a National Rail
service?

Flying Scotsman.

Although it appears to have been retired (northbound, anyway) by the
latest operator. They only have "Northern Lights", "Highland Chieftain"
and "Hull Executive".

It remains southbound, however.
--
Roland Perry