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Article: The tale of Grand Central's ghost train - and why I'm right behind Chris Huhne

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November 3, 2007
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Rail delays are a daily fact of life, but Grand Central's ghost train has set new records. Due to depart from Sunderland last December, it has yet to pass York en route to King's Cross. I've read the timetable -- three services a day north and south. I've read the BBC travel website, which reports that as far as 'current disruption and engineering works' go, Grand Central has 'no incidents to report'. I've heard about the simplified, value-for-money fare structure -- including a 50 per cent refund if no seat is available -- and the personalised park 'n' ride service. I've received the latest email bulletin from Grand Central managing director Tom Clift, who says jauntily: 'I absolutely ...

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