Grand Central is applying to extend its existing track rights into London King’s Cross for a further decade.
The open access operator’s existing rights in Yorkshire and the North East expire at the end of 2027, but it has now applied to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for an extension until 2038.
GC currently operates services from King’s Cross to Bradford Interchange and Sunderland, stopping at stations such as Pontefract, Halifax and Hartlepool.
The application, submitted in early November, is separate to one submitted to ORR in May for two additional daily return services between Bradford and King’s Cross, an early morning York-London train with a late-evening return, and the introduction of a stop at Seaham on its Sunderland route.
GC said that if its application is successful,…
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