03/04/2008

South West Trains and Island Line Trains, two of Stagecoach Groups rail companies, are to offer an innovative door-to-door luggage delivery service.

The rail companies have teamed up with Carry My Luggage, an independent company that can collect and distribute baggage to and from any UK address. The company can also deliver and collect luggage for some cruise operators at Southampton Docks.

Carry My Luggage removes the hassle normally associated with travelling with luggage by collecting items prior to travel and delivering them safely to their destination.

With its state-of-the-art tracking systems, Carry My Luggage monitors every item from collection through to delivery, ensuring security and peace of mind. Passengers who take advantage of this new scheme, which is available from 7 April, will immediately receive a 5% discount on the cost of any order placed with Carry My Luggage.

Paul Bentley, South West Trains’ Access and Integration Manager, said: “We are always looking at ways to improve our service and this service offers a great opportunity for passengers who find travelling with luggage inconvenient or a hassle.”

Simon Huxford, Contract Manager at Carry My Luggage, said: “We want to help make train travel as hassle free as possible and, working with South West Trains, we look forward to taking the stress out of carrying bulky luggage and suitcases on holidays or days out.”

For further information about Carry My Luggage, passengers can visit www.carrymyluggage.com, or call 0845 009 0362.

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For further information please contact South West Trains’ press office on 020 7620 5229.