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Post by Bradford Traveller on Mar 18, 2020 23:44:58 GMT 1
Just been announced that some services will be withdrawn tomorrow, 19 March, due to expected lack of demand.
Details on the TOC threads for
LNER
NORTHERN
TPE
Alternative trains on each route should be available.
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Mar 20, 2020 11:16:15 GMT 1
Further cancellations on 20 March (today) and from 23 March.
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Mar 20, 2020 11:27:54 GMT 1
Cross Country will run an hourly service on the
* Edinburgh -> Plymouth route
(but trains will not run from Aberdeen/ Glasgow Central nor extend to Penzance)
* Newcastle-> Reading trains are cancelled
Grand Central will run 2 trips daily (instead of 4) on
* Bradford Interchange -> London
The Monday to Friday 07:56 & 10:22 ex Bradford Interchange are CANCELLED ufn
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Mar 28, 2020 11:28:15 GMT 1
From 30/03/20, NORTHERN will generally be operating a reduced timetable but only 06:00 until 22:00.
More details on the TOC thread.
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Apr 4, 2020 1:40:51 GMT 1
From Saturday 4 April, all GRAND CENTRAL train services are suspended.
(LNER are planning to run some replacement services. )
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Post by Bradford Traveller on May 21, 2020 16:40:49 GMT 1
Train operator Grand Central has announced that it will continue to suspend services throughout June as bosses wait for further advice from the Government.
By Ryan Smith
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Post by adam on May 21, 2020 20:20:32 GMT 1
They need mostly full trains to stay afloat with social distancing every train will be a loss
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Post by stevieinselby on May 24, 2020 15:45:02 GMT 1
Train operator Grand Central has announced that it will continue to suspend services throughout June as bosses wait for further advice from the Government. The problem that Grand Central and Hull Trains face is that they are OOAs (open access operators) who operate a purely commercial service, and they don't count as a TOC (train-operating company) that operates a franchise. The franchised TOCs run contracted services, many of them receiving a subsidy (although there are some that turn a profit), and the government has to ensure that those services are maintained long-term, notwithstanding any short-term reductions as we work through the pandemic. It's very likely that the government will prop up any TOCs that are struggling financially, but the alternative is that they can take those franchises back into public ownership (as has happened on Northern and East Coast a couple of times already) or re-let the franchises on new terms. But they are under no such obligation with the OOA services, and so there is a real risk that those routes could be lost if the operators go under. As someone who uses Hull Trains semi-regularly, that would be a great shame! |
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Post by MetrolineGA1511 on May 30, 2020 6:51:14 GMT 1
Train operator Grand Central has announced that it will continue to suspend services throughout June as bosses wait for further advice from the Government. The problem that Grand Central and Hull Trains face is that they are OOAs (open access operators) who operate a purely commercial service, and they don't count as a TOC (train-operating company) that operates a franchise. The franchised TOCs run contracted services, many of them receiving a subsidy (although there are some that turn a profit), and the government has to ensure that those services are maintained long-term, notwithstanding any short-term reductions as we work through the pandemic. It's very likely that the government will prop up any TOCs that are struggling financially, but the alternative is that they can take those franchises back into public ownership (as has happened on Northern and East Coast a couple of times already) or re-let the franchises on new terms. But they are under no such obligation with the OOA services, and so there is a real risk that those routes could be lost if the operators go under. As someone who uses Hull Trains semi-regularly, that would be a great shame! It would incidentally mean that Grand Central had refurbished class 180s and Hull Trains obtained new stock for only short-term use through no fault of their own. |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Jul 2, 2020 1:22:38 GMT 1
Grand Central has announced a ‘measured’ return to service following a four-month period of hibernation during the COVID-19 lockdown. The Yorkshire-based company is inviting passengers to book for its West Riding and North East routes that commence 26 July. Grand Central thanked customers for their support whilst services have been suspended and invited passengers to once again “put their faith” in the company. Timetables and more information www.grandcentralrail.com/coronavirus-latest-travel-information-grand-central Two trips daily. From Bradford one early morning and one afternoon, from London one late morning and one evening. |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Jul 6, 2020 23:03:35 GMT 1
Update 6 July CrossCountry continue to operate throughout the day but only on the core routes. * Newcastle -> Bristol Temple Meads hourly * Edinburgh Waverley -> Plymouth EVERY TWO HOURS (A few trains extend from Aberdeen/Dundee or Glasgow Central, or through to Penzance). Weekday timetable for July and August: www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/media/4321/mon-06-jul-fri-04-sep-table-51-v2.pdf There's a revised calling pattern as trains are NOT calling at Chester-le-street, Chesterfield or Doncaster. |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Nov 3, 2020 19:23:29 GMT 1
Grand Central are to withdraw all services from 7 November until 2 December.
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Dec 2, 2020 19:25:25 GMT 1
Grand Central are to withdraw all services from 7 November until 2 December. Grand Central resume operations tomorrow (Thursday) with a reduced timetable, reservations only. |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Jan 5, 2021 19:52:32 GMT 1
Grand Central is to suspend all its services through most of January, and February following Monday’s Government announcement of a new phase of national lockdown in England.
The company plans to 'hibernate' services on both its North East and West Riding routes from Saturday, 9 January with a return to service currently planned for 27 March.
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Post by jst on Jan 5, 2021 20:04:19 GMT 1
Hull Trains following suit.
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Post by Burnside on Jan 6, 2021 16:11:22 GMT 1
Inevitable given that, as Open Access Operators, they receive no financial support from Government like franchise operators do.
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Post by kenh on Jan 7, 2021 10:56:56 GMT 1
are there cuts back to 'key workers services' again? why run loads of empty trains during lockdown?
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Post by adam on Jan 7, 2021 12:22:25 GMT 1
are there cuts back to 'key workers services' again? why run loads of empty trains during lockdown? Its been decided at a national level. It depends on the requirements for the amount of train crew having to go back to shielding as to the level of cutback |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Jan 15, 2021 0:24:20 GMT 1
are there cuts back to 'key workers services' again? why run loads of empty trains during lockdown? * EMT have an amended timetable from 18 January. Monday to Friday, 1834 London St Pancras to Leeds does not run between Sheffield and Leeds. Saturdays there's no EMT service to or from Leeds or York. * NORTHERN have a reduced timetable from 18 January (see NORTHERN thread). * TPE are to introduce a revised timetable from 8 February (see TRANSPENNINE thread). |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Feb 24, 2021 2:37:02 GMT 1
Grand Central is to suspend all its services through most of January, and February following Monday’s Government announcement of a new phase of national lockdown in England. The company plans to 'hibernate' services on both its North East and West Riding routes from Saturday, 9 January with a return to service currently planned for 27 March. In light of the roadmap set out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and following discussions with employees and trades union representatives, Grand Central, which runs trains from Bradford Interchange, will return to service on March 27. |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Feb 24, 2021 17:45:47 GMT 1
CrossCountry continue to operate throughout the day, but only on these core routes: * Newcastle –> Bristol Temple Meads via Leeds hourly * Edinburgh Waverley –> Plymouth via Leeds EVERY TWO HOURS (A few trains extend from Aberdeen/Dundee or Glasgow Central, or through to Penzance). Monday to Friday timetable: www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/media/4981/may-21-scotland-north-east-manchester-to-the-south-west-and-south-coast-v2.pdfPlease note trains are generally NOT calling at Chesterfield, Chester-le-street or Doncaster. • Note: the service pattern is expected to continue throughout the summer timetable, until December 2021. |
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Post by Bradford Traveller on Mar 27, 2021 2:36:28 GMT 1
Hull Trains following suit. Hull Trains are returning to service from 12th April 2021. |
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Post by johnboy1948 on Apr 4, 2021 11:51:53 GMT 1
Further cancellations on 20 March (today) and from 23 March. |
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Post by johnboy1948 on Apr 4, 2021 11:54:05 GMT 1
wonder if the through service from keighley to carnforth will be reinsteted in the may timetable for the summer mths
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Post by kenh on Apr 4, 2021 12:12:52 GMT 1
wonder if the through service from keighley to carnforth will be reinsteted in the may timetable for the summer mths Plenty of connecting trains from Kly to Skipton. |
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