| Sunday 1st August Because of Network Rail engineering work Grand Central West Riding services will operate to a revised timetable and services will not call at Pontefract Monkhill. Replacement road transport will operate between Pontefract Monkhill and Wakefield Kirkgate. Download the timetable here.
Monday 2nd August 2010 The 1127 service from Kings Cross to Sunderland is very busy, passengers with Grand Central tickets, but without seat reservations may prefer to travel on the 0818 service from Kings Cross to Sunderland which currently has plenty of seating available.
Please check the Service Alterations page for information on future engineering work.
You can check details of current train running by contacting National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50. |
Grand Central Class 180's
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Grand Central has recently acquired new ‘class 180’ high speed trains.
These trains are part way through a programme of enhancements. This includes provision of Wi-Fi and power points at seat. We are working to get this improvement completed as a priority.
Some of our new trains are not yet painted in Grand Central colours. Please check with a member of staff if you are unsure about the correct train to board.
First Class is located in coach F, the buffet is located in coach C and facilities for disabled passengers and baby changing can be found in coach D.
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If you need any additional assistance, or would like any further information, please talk to any member of our on-board team or call us on 0845 6034852. |