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=== Long distance services ===
Key longer distance and express routes included:
* Birmingham New Street – Liverpool Lime Street
* Birmingham New Street – Stansted Airport
* Cardiff Central – Birmingham New Street – Nottingham
* Liverpool Lime Street – Nottingham – Norwich

From 2003 onwards, the '''Central Citylink''' brand name was used by Central Trains to differentiate its long-distance and regional express routes from local services. The brand was used in timetables and publicity to highlight the enhanced service provided on such routes.

[[File:Citylinkmap2.svg|thumb|right| A map of the Citylink routes]]
While there was no separate dedicated fleet, Citylink services were usually operated by Central Trains' more modern [[British Rail Class 170|Class 170]] and [[British Rail Class 158|Class 158]] diesel multiple units, featuring air-conditioning and reservable seating. At-seat catering was also provided on many services.<ref>[http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx/mc/releases/pr2003/pressrelease/?id=3277265 National Express Group] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071024105502/http://www.nationalexpressgroup.com/nx/mc/releases/pr2003/pressrelease/?id=3277265 |date=24 October 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/4213513.stm|title=Central takes second-hand route|publisher=BBC News|date=27 January 2005|access-date=9 December 2021}}</ref>

Central Trains' Guide 1 timetable was designated for all Citylink services, and highlight the special features of the brand.<ref>[http://centraltrains.co.uk/templates/Page.aspx?id=443 Central Trains' timetables] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070922041251/http://centraltrains.co.uk/templates/Page.aspx?id=443 |date=22 September 2007 }}</ref>