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Welcome to the Grand Central blog. Unlike the News section, here we'll be posting less formal, more informational pieces about the places we go and ideas for things to do there, as well as features and upcoming event information.

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Business travel
Grand Central Rail
24 October 2019

With the onset of winter, the daily commute can get tricky. The combination of dark nights and bad weather mean that commuting by car can be a risky endeavour - road accidents peak during the winter months, in particular during the hours of 4pm and 6pm.

Lifestyle
Grand Central Rail
21 October 2019

Coffee and train travel go hand in hand. Whether you’re hanging around waiting for your next connection, meeting friends straight off the train, or looking for a good place to have a meeting, a cup of coffee is never far from the thoughts of most train travellers.

Lifestyle
Grand Central Rail
17 October 2019

Whether you are a fan of Halloween or not, over the next few weeks it’s going to be hard to escape the madness – especially with it tying in with Half Term week, too. If you have kids, try to embrace the ghoulish delights of the season to create some holiday fun for all the family to enjoy.

Lifestyle
Seasonal events
Grand Central Rail
07 October 2019

A famous Lancashire seaside town – Blackpool needs no introduction. But, how many of us have actually spent a day there for solely leisure purposes? Well, if you haven’t, then now’s the time to book those Blackpool train tickets and start planning your itinerary in detail.

Seasonal events
Grand Central Rail
30 September 2019

As the night’s get colder and darker, the real winter fun starts to begin around the UK. To give you a taster of what’s in store this November, here is a selection of events taking place close to our Grand Central train routes… Alexandra Palace Firework Festival 1st & 2nd November