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The latest news and information from Grand Central railway. Updates on our company, our community outreach and developments in the wider rail industry. For enquiries, please contact [email protected].
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Grand Central Railway has been revealed as Britain’s best value long distance train operator for the fifth year in a row by the National Rail Passenger Survey.
Figures released today by Transport Focus reveal that 78% of passengers were satisfied, or very satisfied,…
July 2017
We are delighted to announce that, according to Railway Gazette International, Grand Central operates the fastest timetabled diesel train service in…
Tuesday 6th June will be ‘Herriot Country Day’ at Kings Cross Station when the World of James Herriot and the Herriot Country Tourism group presents 'Welcome to Herriot Country'
- Where: Kings Cross Station, London
- When: Tuesday 6…
Rail users in Wakefield can now enjoy a first class travel experience as Grand Central Rail reveals its first ever First Class lounge at Wakefield Kirkgate.
The investment is part of Grand Central’s ongoing support for the transformation of Wakefield Kirkgate and marks the final stage…
Grand Central Rail passengers in Yorkshire can now benefit from a new direct connection to London with the addition of the newly regenerated Low Moor station to its route.
From 2nd April 2017, Grand Central will be calling at Low Moor station near Bradford, forming part of the company’…
The Avenue Primary School celebrated World Book Day with the National Literacy Trust and Grand Central Rail, after winning a writing competition for local schools.
The winning class travelled from Eaglescliffe Station to the historic National Rail Museum in York on a World Book Day…
Grand Central Rail has scooped the prestigious Passenger Safety award at the UK Rail Industry Awards as a result of its collaboration with Yorkshire children’s author Chris Madeley.
The partnership was recognised for its production of ‘The Cones’, a series of fictional children’s books…
Grand Central Railway has been revealed as one of the highest rated long distance train operators for customer satisfaction.
Figures released today by Transport Focus reveal that 91% of passengers were satisfied, or very satisfied, with Grand Central services in the Autumn 2016…
Rail passengers in Thirsk and Northallerton will benefit from an enhanced and safer travel experience thanks to the launch of Grand Central Rail’s award-winning Station Ambassador programme in the area.
The programme, which has seen success over the last few years in Hartlepool,…