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Article: Grand Central bids for extra service.
- Article from:
- Sunderland Echo (Pennywell, England)
- Article date:
- May 13, 2008
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Rail operator Grand Central could have its fourth daily train service from Sunderland to London up and running by July.
The transport company, which started its high-speed direct link to the capital in December last year, has been looking to put in an extra service since July 2005 and has applied for a 9.18am slot.
Ian Yeowart, managing director of Grand Central's development wing, Grand Union, is expecting a decision in the next four weeks.
He said: "The fourth train would be a very important thing for the people of Sunderland.
"Having a train that leaves Sunderland at 9.18am is a nice time if you want to go for a day out in London.