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RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 25 Aug 2017
Grand Central are running 'extra unreserved' coaches over the next few days, starting on the 0842 and 1731 SUN-KGX, as well as the 1251 KGX to SUN. I wonder how they're doing it... Might be a chance to get a coupled 180 or an extended HST.
RE: Grand Central - Stephen James Peter Johns - 28 Aug 2017
From photos I've seen online they've been running 8 car HSTs
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RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 28 Aug 2017
(28 Aug 2017, 2:41 am)Stephen James Peter Johns wrote From photos I've seen online they've been running 8 car HSTs
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Do you have a pic? I would love to see this. I know in the past during engineering works they have coupled a 180 to a Hull Trains's 180.
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 03 Dec 2017
Sad times. I love the GC HSTs.
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/about-us/news-press/grand-farewell-for-grand-central-hst-fleet/
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 03 Dec 2017
(03 Dec 2017, 12:04 pm)8222 wrote Sad times. I love the GC HSTs.
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/about-us/news-press/grand-farewell-for-grand-central-hst-fleet/
https://www.branchline.uk/fixture.php
More on the farewell tour.
Had a GC 43 the other week. Didn't realise it would more than likely be my last go!
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 03 Dec 2017
(03 Dec 2017, 12:22 pm)Andreos1 wrote https://www.branchline.uk/fixture.php
More on the farewell tour.
Had a GC 43 the other week. Didn't realise it would more than likely be my last go!
I love them. Especially the little hack that if you've got one, coach A is never reserved and is a de-classified first class coach from when they were originally refurbished. I want to see what they're doing to the 180s. They're an absolute disgrace internally and the first class refurb seems a bit done on the cheap to me.
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 01 Jan 2018
(03 Dec 2017, 3:46 pm)8222 wrote I love them. Especially the little hack that if you've got one, coach A is never reserved and is a de-classified first class coach from when they were originally refurbished. I want to see what they're doing to the 180s. They're an absolute disgrace internally and the first class refurb seems a bit done on the cheap to me.
I also want to see what these refurbs look like on the 180 internally.
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 04 Jan 2018
(01 Jan 2018, 11:05 am)8222 wrote I also want to see what these refurbs look like on the 180 internally.
There was a class 43 parked at Neville Hill on Monday when I passed. Tried to get a better look in Tuesday and hopefully id the set. However, it had gone.
RTT might give a clue where that and others have ended up
RE: Grand Central - S813 FVK - 04 Jan 2018
(04 Jan 2018, 9:20 am)Andreos1 wrote There was a class 43 parked at Neville Hill on Monday when I passed. Tried to get a better look in Tuesday and hopefully id the set. However, it had gone.
RTT might give a clue where that and others have ended up
All 43s heading to East Midlands Trains.
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 10 Mar 2018
Interesting late departure proposal of a 10-car operation
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/about-us/news-press/grand-central-applies-to-run-additional-services-on-its-north-east-and-west-riding-routes/
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 30 Mar 2018
I saw this in person last night. Looks lovely in standard now; potentially nicer than first class!
https://www.facebook.com/grandcentralrail/photos/a.418436231504122.110767.213912631956484/2032004033480659/?type=3&theater
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 30 Mar 2018
Worth noting that Northern and GC have managed to sort something out with Eaglescliffe and Chester le Street ticket offices too.
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 03 Jun 2018
Anyone know what's going on with GC at the moment? They seem to be cancelling lots of trains from BDI due to shortage of drivers and they seem to be having constant issues with their 180s. Bit worrying...
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 27 Jun 2019
I wonder what rolling stock will be used? Used class 91s?
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/popular-routes/london-blackpool/?fbclid=IwAR0Xm3fifv4h8n6EEftRunN1V5pDL4cSQT7Cs01rPuz9d4IaoKge67Yo2vg
RE: Grand Central - omnicity4659 - 29 Jun 2019
(27 Jun 2019, 6:08 pm)8222 wrote I wonder what rolling stock will be used? Used class 91s?
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/popular-routes/london-blackpool/?fbclid=IwAR0Xm3fifv4h8n6EEftRunN1V5pDL4cSQT7Cs01rPuz9d4IaoKge67Yo2vg
Yeah they're getting them, would be nice to see them in GC livery and spec!
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 30 Jun 2019
Oh - do you have a source? I was under the impression a while ago they wanted new-build 390's. Will be interesting to see.
I personally hate their 180's.
(29 Jun 2019, 11:59 am)omnicity4659 wrote
Yeah they're getting them, would be nice to see them in GC livery and spec!
RE: Grand Central - Michael - 09 Oct 2019
Grand Central Rail are delighted to announce they have received approval to operate an additional daily return service on our North East route, bringing you an extra 3,800 seats between Sunderland and London Kings Cross per week!
More info, please visit: http://bit.ly/gcnewservice
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 10 Oct 2019
(09 Oct 2019, 9:19 pm)Michael wrote Grand Central Rail are delighted to announce they have received approval to operate an additional daily return service on our North East route, bringing you an extra 3,800 seats between Sunderland and London Kings Cross per week!
More info, please visit: http://bit.ly/gcnewservice
https://twitter.com/railandroad/status/1182211188001771520?s=19
More here, including proposals which were rejected.
RE: Grand Central - Michael - 29 Nov 2019
To provide extra capacity for customers, the Grand Central services shown below will operate in 10-car formation today instead of standard 5-car.
Please listen out for local announcements when getting on and off the train.
1530 Sunderland to London Kings Cross
1927 London Kings Cross to Sunderland
Reservations are still available for customers travelling between York and London on these trains.
Glad the service is busy again, i see the weekend runs from Sunderland are also have no seats left although 2 are not running, due to work.
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 20 Feb 2020
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/news/2020/dawn-of-new-era-grand-central-invests-ps21-million-in-trains-serve-its-new-north-west/
Class 90 with mk4 rakes.
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 28 Mar 2020
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/coronavirus-travel-information#timetable
Grand Central calling at Yarm.
RE: Grand Central - MetrolineGA1511 - 04 Apr 2020
Grand Central suspended their services last night, initially for 2 months
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/suspension-of-grand-central-services
RE: Grand Central - MetrolineGA1511 - 04 Jul 2020
Grand Central are reinstating services on July 26th, even if not to the previous service level
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/coronavirus-latest-travel-information-grand-central
RE: Grand Central - Andreos1 - 10 Sep 2020
Blackpool plans shelved.
https://www.grandcentralrail.com/news/2020/grand-centrals-planned-blackpool-london-route-falls-victim-covid-19/
RE: Grand Central - 8222 - 09 Jul 2023
Seems that Grand Central are hiring in 2 ex-Avanti 221s for Bradford to Kings Cross runs
RE: Grand Central - Stephen James Peter Johns - 09 Jul 2023
(09 Jul 2023, 3:41 pm)8222 wrote Seems that Grand Central are hiring in 2 ex-Avanti 221s for Bradford to Kings Cross runsThey are indeed 221142/3 for a period of 12 months I believe...
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RE: Grand Central - logidoodah - 09 May 2024
Seeing as LNER are pulling trains from Sunderland in December, I can see some experimental early/late Grand Central trains running even if they are not every day...
RE: Grand Central - DaveFromUpNorth - 10 May 2024
(09 May 2024, 10:46 pm)logidoodah wrote Seeing as LNER are pulling trains from Sunderland in December, I can see some experimental early/late Grand Central trains running even if they are not every day...
Can't due to paths if I remember rightly the LNER was only an extention to an existing service that used to start and terminate at Newcastle
Problem with the early and late one was all the last buses had gone or the buses hadn't started so couldn't connect with passengers unless they walked or taxi
RE: Grand Central - Jimmi - 10 May 2024
(09 May 2024, 10:46 pm)logidoodah wrote Seeing as LNER are pulling trains from Sunderland in December, I can see some experimental early/late Grand Central trains running even if they are not every day...Supposedly the numbers aren't particularly high on these journeys, so probably wouldn't be worth it.
Think it's mainly political the fuss kicked up about the removal of these journeys, the main point being removal of tourism to the city although I doubt there's many this would affect considering it leaves Sunderland at 0539 and gets back at 2322 at night.
RE: Grand Central - markydh - 10 May 2024
The Sunderland late evening service terminates at Newcastle on a semi-regular basis ever since Covid and the subsequent industrial relations breakdown. It’s not what you would call reliable and getting rid of a service that only exists for political reasons is the smart move. What I will say is it’s currently the final heavy rail service of the day between Newcastle and Sunderland so it’ll likely have to be replaced by a Northern train to maintain the connection.