(20 Mar 2016, 8:58 pm)Adrian wrote I don't agree with that one mind. Mainline trains should stick to being of an express nature. Stations like Heworth should be served by regional rail, and of course we have the Metro every couple of minutes too.
It would appeal to those who live in the area who get a direct service to London rather than changing at Newcastle or Sunderland, though. I'd imagine the sort of commuter/business type person with baggage, laptops, suitcases etc would like to not have to move their belongings more than once.