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North East rail service finally gets rolling

Train company Grand Central has begun operating a full timetable following months of setbacks after its launch late last year. The East Coast Mainline link from Sunderland to London began a limited service on 18 December. However, problems obtaining backup stock only allowed it to operate one train.

The firm began running three daily departures from both Sunderland and London King Cross on Saturday.

Tom Clift, Managing Director, said: “After lengthy delays while the overhaul work on our rolling stock fleet was completed, I am delighted that we have finally reached the position of being able to launch our full timetable. “Since launch of our interim service on 18 December, we have had a great deal of positive customer feedback about how spacious the carriages are, the friendliness of our staff and the excellent value for money we offer.

“I am confident that we will now be able to further broaden the appeal of Grand Central services with a far greater range of journey opportunities and a simple fares structure, where passengers pay the same price for a journey, whether they book in advance or buy on the day of travel.”

For full information on the Grand Central service, visit www.grandcentralrail.co.uk.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .