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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 Submits Track Access Rights Application
  • Grand Central has submitted its application to the rail regulator to extend its track access rights beyond 2027, with the ambition of securing its long-term future operating across Yorkshire and the North East 
  • The application has been backed by local organisations including…
View more20 November 2024
Grand Central Announces Significant Expansion Plans

Grand Central today submitted an application to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and began consultations within the rail industry to introduce a major expansion of services for passengers travelling along its existing routes.

View more21 May 2024
Grand Central Unveils Best-in-Class WiFi Upgrade

Grand Central is thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to its WiFi* service across its fleet of 180 Adelante trains,…

View more01 March 2024
Relief for Thirsk Rail-users

A car park next to Thirsk Station is now open which will ensure rail-…

View more22 February 2024
Grand Central services to introduce new stops at Peterborough

In a major boost for regional connectivity, Arriva’s award-winning open access operator will introduce…

View more27 November 2023
Grand Central Tops Table again for Passenger Growth

Following the publication of ORR’s latest passenger numbers, Grand…

View more09 June 2023
Grand Central’s single fares already proving reform can benefit customers

Following yesterday’s announcement…

View more10 February 2023
Grand Central Passenger Numbers Highest Increase of all Operators since Covid

Following the publication of ORR’s latest passenger numbers, Grand Central is topping the table as the train operator with the…

View more19 October 2022
Discover the UK’s most photo-worthy places to visit on a day trip

These are the UK’s most picture-perfect destinations for a day out

View more30 May 2022