(17 Apr 2025, 12:25 pm)logidoodah wrote I get Grand Central from Sunderland to York, very frequently. The services at all times of day are rammed. They could honestly do with having even 2 or 2 more trains a day. I am aware that this is not great timetabling/staffing wise. 

Also, weren't there plans to add a stop at Seaham? Is that still happening as it fits with connecting left-behind communities? It is mad that the Seaham - Hartlepool connection doesn't exist by bus and is only hourly (when not canceled) by Northern.

I would definitely support longer trains but most platforms (besides York) are too short for this, and adding Seaham & Doncaster stops (if not more) will be even more sardine packing on the trains.

I agree, even as a first class traveller the single coach is often full, particularly on York race day special offers. Seaham was talked about, perhaps once the new trains arrive and timetables are recast. Six car sets might be better, but I can't see seven. 

Time will inevitably tell, the access grant up to 2038 was today awarded by the ORR, so GC can plan full steam ahead.