Heathrow Express has launched a series of short films to mark 25 years of transporting people to and from the UK’s biggest airport since its launch in 1998. The series – titled The Luggage Diaries – celebrates its many diverse passengers with their valuable and often unique cargo.

The films have been released ahead of what is expected to be one of the busiest weeks of the year during the February half-term. The Luggage Diaries reveals the stories of three case studies with precious possessions, including a world-renowned cellist who has toured with Madonna, a horologist who owns over 10 watches, and a Newquay-based surfer who travels the world in search of her next big wave.

Heathrow Express marks its 25th anniversary with a new short film series, The Luggage Diaries, celebrating passengers’ precious and unique cargo. The films reveal the stories behind a cellist, horologist and surfer’s travels on the train service, which transports 11 million cases to and from Heathrow every year. (PRNewsfoto/Heathrow Express)

Since it launched, over 100 million passengers have taken the 15-minute journey on the Heathrow Express, which carries 30,000 cases a day or 11 million a year – and 300 million cases since its launch.

New data released today reveals that train journeys to the airport have recently soared as demand returns to pre-pandemic levels, with 2022 seeing a 282 percent increase in passengers compared to 2021. Monday 6^th June was the busiest day of travel last year as the nation celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend.

Heathrow Express research also reveals the average passenger travels with one piece of hold luggage and one piece of hand luggage. The most commonly carried items are food and drink (33 percent), followed by souvenirs (25 percent), occasion wear (14 percent) and sports equipment (12 percent).

The most unique items that have been on board the Heathrow Express have included a didgeridoo, an Arizona cactus, a sombrero, a singular rose, a full tea set and even a slow cooker.

The top items Heathrow Express passengers say they can’t travel without are their phone (71 percent), chargers and adaptors (54 percent), toiletries (46 percent) and their laptop (43 percent).

The Luggage Diaries consists of the following three episodes:

Episode 1: The Cellist 
A day in the life of Chris Humphrys, cellist extraordinaire who has toured with stars including Madonna, where he travels around the world with his precious cello.

Episode 2: The Watch Lover 
Horologist Justin Hast reveals why the Heathrow Express is the only method of transport he chooses when taking his valuable watches to the airport.

Episode 3: The Surfer 
International surfer Clare James embarks on a surf adventure with a couple of friends, taking her board and sports luggage on board the Heathrow Express.

Daniel Edwards, Business Lead at Heathrow Express, said:

“Twenty-five years is a landmark milestone for us. We’re thrilled to celebrate the hundreds of millions of passengers we’ve transported since launch and the interesting cargo that they often bring with them. They know that when they hop on board the fastest, non-stop link to the airport, they avoid that “luggage anxiety” factor. Heathrow Express’s spacious, tranquil train carriages allow passengers to instantly relax – and if they need help, there are customer service colleagues onboard to assist. We look forward to transporting many more people and their cargo for years to come.”

The three-part series is available to watch today at https://tinyurl.com/49w4n6d3.

About Heathrow Express

Heathrow Express is a premium airport rail service that operates between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington station. The service offers a fast, convenient and comfortable way to travel to and from the airport, with trains departing every 15 minutes.

With a journey time of just 15 minutes from Terminal 5 to London Paddington, Heathrow Express is the fastest way to reach central London from the airport. The service also offers a frequent, reliable and stress-free alternative to road and taxi transport, as well as a more affordable alternative to private car hire.

Heathrow Express trains are fully air-conditioned and feature spacious, comfortable seating, as well as ample luggage storage facilities. All trains have on-board Wi-Fi, charging points for electronic devices, and a food and drinks service, allowing passengers to work, relax, or refuel during their journey.

Heathrow Express also offers a range of ticket options, including single and return tickets, as well as a variety of travel cards and season tickets. Prices start from £5.50 for a one-way ticket, with discounts available for passengers who book their tickets in advance.

In addition to its standard service, Heathrow Express also offers a premium First Class service, which includes dedicated First Class carriages, complimentary refreshments and a faster check-in process. Prices for First Class tickets start from £19 one way.

Overall, Heathrow Express provides an efficient and enjoyable travel experience, offering passengers a fast, reliable and stress-free way to reach central London from Heathrow Airport. Whether you’re a business traveler or a tourist, Heathrow Express is the ideal way to start or end your trip to London.

As a dedicated airport service, it also offers passengers a calm and comfortable way to travel with its spacious cabins designed to provide extra luggage capacity.

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