Taste the New Beaujolais with Gatwick Express.

LONDON -- Today Gatwick Express, the non-stop rail-air link between London and Gatwick Airport, was the first UK train operating company to offer its passengers a taste of the new 2007 Beaujolais Nouveau. Traditionally the new Beaujolais is officially released on the third Thursday of November.

Gareth Jones, head of customer services at Gatwick Express said: "We believe we are the first ever train operating company in the UK to offer the new Beaujolais Nouveau to customers. We also believe we may be the first in the world. This wine tasting event will appeal to our international customers as the race to ship the wine all around the world as quickly as possible has become a global phenomenon and is popular in countries such as America and Japan."

Gatwick Express is the fastest, most comfortable way to travel between London and Gatwick Airport and our ethos has always been to offer our customers something extra and exceed their expectations. By offering our UK and international clientele the opportunity to sample the new wine, they can experience an exciting worldwide event and we hope to add a little fun to their journey."

Notes to editor:

Gatwick Express has agreed within its franchise commitment to offer a catering service onboard all its trains. The wine tasting will be offered between 06h15 and 20h00 on all trains in line with that agreement.

Gatwick Express train times from Monday to Sunday:

- The first trains depart Gatwick Airport at 04h35 & 05h20. Then every 15 minutes at 05 - 20 - 35 - 50 minutes past each hour from 05h50 until 00h35

- The first trains depart London Victoria at 03h30 & 04h30. Then every 15 minutes past each hour at 00 - 15 - 30 - 45 from 05:00 until 23:45