More people went on London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands, Grand Central and Hull Trains in January to March this year than the same period four years ago.
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Transformational plans to revamp Sunderlands central train station are full steam ahead, with a £26m boost that will give Sunderland the rail station it deserves.
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Striking proposals for the southern entrance of Sunderland's central station were unveiled today, for a six-year programme to fully transform the citys arrival point.
Preparatory work on the first part of the ambitious project is expected to begin within days, kick-starting a programme of improvements that will deliver a beautiful new station for the city.
Working in partnership with Network Rail, Nexus, Grand Central and Northern Rail, Sunderland City Council is driving this essential project, beginning with the demolition of the current south entrance, clearing the way for the construction of a statement building that will herald the start of the transformation into an integrated public transport network that matches the citys ambitions and meets future needs.
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Following the governments February 22 announcement of a proposed timeline for easing coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England, open access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains have confirmed that they are to remain in 'hibernation' for the time being.
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Following the Government's announcement of a third national lockdown in England, London to West Yorkshire and Sunderland open access operator Grand Central said it would be suspending all its services from January 9 until March 1.
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Grand Central to suspend services due to lockdown.
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A train firm has announced a 'measured' return to service after the coronavirus pandemic forced it to suspend operations in April.

Grand Central will restart journeys on its West Yorkshire and North East routes from 26 July.

The business will resume with daily return services between Bradford and Sunderland and London King's Cross.

Because the Yorkshire-based company is an open access operator, it does not benefit from government support.
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UK: Open access operator Grand Central temporarily suspended all services from the end of April 3, as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect its passenger numbers.
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