Grand Central Rail First Class, London Kings Cross - Sunderland
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Date of Travel: 10 MAR 2017
TOC: Grand Central
Consist: 5 car HST set / Class 43
Livery: Grand Central Standard
Route: KGX-SUN
Travel Time: 03h45m
Miles: 265mi 34ch
Remarks: None
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Join me as I take a relaxing trip with Grand Central,one of the few open-access train operators in Britain. I travel between London and Sunderland on a classic "Intercity 125", a design I rate so highly I place it on a par with Concorde. The Intercity 125 saved British Rail from complete obsolescence in the late 1970s, with its super-pragmatic and simple design, rounded off with distinctively British cab ends. These trains are still workhorses in Britain over 40 years after their introduction, thanks to their simple engineering and excellent passenger comfort.
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Who are Grand Central? (credit to Wiki...) Grand Central is an independent open-access operator of train services in the United Kingdom. It has operated passenger rail services on the East Coast Main Line from Sunderland to London King's Cross since December 2007; and from Bradford Interchange to London King's Cross since May 2010.[2] It is a subsidiary of Arriva UK Trains.
Grand Central connects Yorkshire and the North East to London with two routes.
Five daily services on the North East to London route run between Sunderland and London King's Cross calling at Hartlepool, Eaglescliffe, Northallerton, Thirsk and York. This route is known as the North Eastern service. Grand Central has in the past given names to two trains on this route. Contrary to tradition in British named train services, these were individual one-way trips rather than not pairs. In the 2008 timetable, the name The Zephyr was given to the early morning (06:41) departure from Sunderland, while the evening (16:50) train from London was called The 21st Century Limited. As of the 2012 timetable, these names are no longer used by the company.
Four daily services which run on the Yorkshire to London route operate between Bradford Interchange and London King's Cross calling at Halifax, Brighouse, Mirfield, Wakefield Kirkgate, and Doncaster. Some services also call at Pontefract Monkhill. This is known as the West Riding (or West Yorkshire) service.
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Enjoyed your video nice to see places of interest you are passing, quality of your videos is outstanding, thanks for share
+rob cross Thanks a lot Rob! 👍🏻
Grand Central is great. I love travelling with them. It's like going back to the 1980s in the carriages, just like the good old days of BR!
Myrna Loy it's like going back to the 80s when you off the train in Sunderland also
Michael Lumsdon has Sunderland still got a Woolworths, BHS, C&A and Lewis's then?
@@stephenduncan3605 All of the old classic department stores are gone except M&S.
Sunderland Station is pencilled in for a refurb, but I will believe it when I see it happening. This is a hub station for regional trains, intercity trains and the Tyne and Wear Metro system - in dire need of a 21st century facelift.
Yeh they operate out a my local station- Hartlepool :)
It's 2023. And I miss seeing these trains on Grand Central 😭
They looked amazing, not just with the buffers.
never been on Grand Central but the outside colour and livery looks fantastic.it makes you want to go on it.
The last time I was in the UK, I went to York and loved every minute of it.
Having lived in both Sunderland (born and spent a couple of years there) and Thirsk (teen years and developed a love of trains), it was nice to see both stations. I remember Sunderland station as being very dark with shops above it. There was also a line to Durham branching to the south west at the south end of the station. There was also a bay platform for a few coaches from a mail train.
Thirsk had all four platforms in operation, depending on the train and time-table, trains would stop at any of the four platforms. The center two platforms where the up and down fast lines. The outside platforms were the down and up slow lines. Now all that exists is the outside up and down slow platforms. Many a happy hour was spent on the platforms of this station watching a parade of express "Deltic" hauled trains go thundering through the station. There was even an old steam locomotive doing the occasional switching jobs around the small goods yard, the coal bridge and handling the small amount of traffic (freight only) down the branch line to Thirsk proper (about a mile east of the station). At that time all local traffic north and south was mainly handled by two car diesel MUs. Seeing the Great Central's HST 125 stopping at Thirsk was a treat; a real boost in service to a smaller regional town.
Often wondered, Paul, how do you afford all these trips. How do you have time to work for a living?
I watched this video with interest because I have a great Internet friend who lives in Sunderland and I'd like to visit him one day, so I may be on that train in the future, who knows? Also, I'm Brazilian and it was nice to see some planes from my country's industry so far away. Tucanos are now also being flown by the "Esquadrilha da Fumaça" (Portuguese for "Smoke Squad"), the Brazilian Air Force's aerobatic demonstration team with smoke trails. They're great to watch.
You do make travel by train look rather enjoyable.
+When I Travel The World It can be great, as long as you get the right route and a train which isn't totally full!
Then reality sets in.......................
@@Paul_Lucas and it’s not a MBTA subway going to Boston Airport from downtown Monday Morning!
What I like most about the new Kings Cross is that they specifically designed it to mask the overhead wires, and indeed they're barely visible.
Love the art deco livery of Grand Central.Thanks for the historical info along the way.Interesting
Really great video....love the UK rail system....here in America we have crap
I'm falling asleep and imagining I'm the one on the train looking out the window. Thanks for a great video.
Great video once again - First on GC looks nicer than I expected!
+RoversGaming1875 Cheers!
Looks like a comfortable and scenic trip. The for-purchase food prices seemed reasonable, but on a 3.5 hour journey the free snack is all you needed.
I always love your train trips. The views of traveling across the county side brings back fond memory's of my trip from Manchester to London. Years and years ago. Great Video.
I do like grand Central purely for the 125s, I've done many a trip to York first class with them and it's always top service! Sunderland Station is also shared with the Tyne and Wear Metro, a local light tram service.
Great report Paul, love these train reports. Something you don't see much of here.
Thanks again
Brendan Berkhout
Interesting. The buffet decor reminds me a bit of the Bulleid Tavern Cars of the 1940s! Interiors look comfy, although it looks like there's little or no airline seating - I like a table to spread out at and work on when it isn't too busy, but I prefer airline seating for privacy if I'm travelling alone and the train is full enough for me not to get a table to myself.
Nice bit of filmography - makes all the difference, well done.
+Channel Alf Cheers!
It may not seem like it but Sunderland was actually world re-knowned for it's ship building, ceramics and glass over the centuries. It is very historical and old. Much was destroyed during the bombings of world war 2 and is a former shadow of what it used to be. The first electric lightbulb was invented by Jospeh Swan of Pallion, BishopWearmouth, Sunderland, and the first was installed in his house in Gateshead just down the road. Now i know alot of people would say Eddison invented the lightbulb but in fact, Eddison tried to sue Swan for it but was thrown out of court as Swan had in fact, patented the lightbulb 18 months before Eddison tried. Both joined up and created the Eddiswan Company and Swan permitted Eddison to have the North American Patent. The fact is, many are taught Eddison invented the first electric lightbulb but this is infact not true. Other invention is the safety lamp, the predecessor to the Davy lamp, aka Clanny Safety lamp. Trafalgar Square we have here, the true square, where the injured from the battle of trafalgar would be treated. Ships were built here for many things from war to shipping freight. Far more well known than Southampton in it's day for ship building. There are round blue plaques all over the town and when visiting, you should really take in what they say as there is an awful lot of history in the town, some say city now but for the true local, it is still a town. We should not forget the mining also, the Stadium of Light Football ground, not the former Roker Park, is situated on a former mine and the gases are ventilated out for safety reasons. Out the front near the way in for the swimming pool next to the Stadium of Light, you will also find a replica of the safety lamp to highlight the historical significance. Now you know why it is called the Stadium of light, home to SAFC, The Black Cats. Alot of history is passed by by lots of visitors so you really MUST be aware of your surroundings.
Great video, wonderful quality. Thank you for sharing.
+Anne Wilson Thanks Anne! :-)
Would Love to see England one day... Thanks for Sharing.. Tampa Florida USA
Looks like the inside of a Bentley with that purple quilted leather. Very tasteful, and much better than Virgin East Coast's "Golf GTI"-style refurbished first class.
SteamboatWilley Golf GTI 😂
@@BobaShakeMallow How doesn't it make any sense?
On our last holiday in the UK, the wife and I sat on that balcony at King's Cross, accompanied by an Irn-Bru and a pasty. Sigh. I can't wait to go back...
Hi Paul, I recently discovered your channel and I am loving it, especially the train videos. I love train travel but living in the midwest of America, it's basically non-existent, which I is why I love your train travels. Anyway, again, thanks for them. They are so well done, from the text displayed to the use of music to your narration. Really "first class."
I do hope that Grand Central does keep the Class 180 Adelante DMUs because those trains are so comfortable, smooth and reliable.
Excellent as always! It was good to see your face for once and the shots of you enjoying looking out across the view and enjoying the free stuff
Keep it up Paul. I have watched all of your RUclips vedios and have throughly enjoyed them
RIP Grand Central HSTs (actually RIP all HSTs on the ECML, and I am aware I’m 2 years late)
I am always late lol
XC HSTs are still with us, so not all HSTs on the ecml are lost
5:50 when you realise a school trip is about to bored your train
AKA the "Thank god I'm in First" moment.
I agree the Eric. Last place I would want to be is in a coach with a school trip, and I am a teacher. But it does remind me of a Youth Hosteling trip I took with approx. 10 other students to North Wales. Also in Canada I remember being part of a youth business program (Junior Achieverment) which took a trip on CPR from Winnipeg to Calgary. In this case there were enough of us to warrant CPR adding an extra passenger car at the head of the train, just for us. Keep us away from the regular passengers!
Just found this channel. Very watchable and great quality.
Always enjoy your videos there the best travel videos on youtube
Always look forward to them
Martin in Ireland
Great video! Tucanos are actually based at RAF Linton-Upon-Ouse, but still great review nevertheless!
Whoops! My mistake - as a former Air Cadet I ought to have known that...
Was going to mention that, i work at Linton (inbside and outside the base )almost every week and see them landing and taking off :D
Great video. This is one of my favourite rail trips. Great trains, good service and I like when it is near the coast.
I''m so envious of what England's now got as far as trains are concerned; I now wish that this would be happening here in Canada.
Standard class actually looks nicer than first!
The 125s in general have had a lot, just the main ones are: BR Blue & Grey, InterCity Executive, InterCity Swallow, Great Western Trains, First Great Western Green, First Great Western Barbie, First Great Western Dynamic Lines, Great Western Railway, GNER original, GNER Mallard, National Express East Coast, East Coast, Virgin Trains East Coast, Midland Mainline Teal & Tangerine, Midland Mainline Blue, East Midlands Trains, Virgin Trains old, Arriva CrossCountry, Grand Central original, Grand Central Refurb, and soon will also have ScotRail 7 Cities
Another good one Paul, love GC. Prefer their Class 43 fleet as there is so much legroom, the new replacement sets aren't so generous. I often travel to and from Eaglescliffe. I find the refurbished Kings Cross such a delightful station so much lighter and spacious.
Excellent video. i hope when i will travel to England, to be on this train. Thank you.
Grand Central "An Arriva Company" - Arriva of course being a Sunderland-based company, used to be known as Cowies when it mostly sold cars before expanding into public transport, making it one of the biggest bus operators in Europe. Tom Cowie, who made the company what is after taking over from his father, was also Sunderland football club chairman for a while back in the 80's. Sadly, like every UK company, sold abroad and is now owned by Deutsche Bahn.
If only the UK could actually stop selling its companies that would help.......
Really enjoyed this.
I found the purple used in First Class to be a bit garish. But actually loved the shop!
4:48 Holly cow, the Brits love bricks so badly, they decorated the interior of their train with brick effect wallpaper! Never seen that on any other train, only in Britain!
Only this operator does it on 3 trains that are now out of service
iT IS AN ADVERT
@@ianrobertson5798 An advert rather effective at advertising bricks.
It how we roll here Alex !!
You simply just can not beat a good old HST
Lovely video. Big fan of GC have done the Eaglescliffe to KX journey several times. Love the legroom on the HST sets, though there is less on the new train sets. Still keep some of their individuality despite being subsumed by DB
They is an air base or something near Thirsk, my family have a caravan in Thirsk and loads of army planes always fly over.
As always another good video. I remember the early days of GC on the Bradford route and receiving a comp pass, even though 'network wide' only ever used it Bradford to London and vv. Not long left for the HSTs with GC though all becoming 180s in due course with a full, long overdue, refurbishment
Whenever I see any shots out the open door window on a Mark 3 I immediately picture Vyvyan on The Young Ones getting his head knocked off, pulling the communication cord, and then awkwardly kicking his head down the track.
Love your videos. Such a nice combination of the personal experience mixed with travel.
Great video mate really enjoyed it. Them trains sure go quick.
Paul, I find your travel reports most enjoyable. The thought crossed my mind - you must have great job to be able to finance all these trips. (Not being nosey!) Kind regards. John
Mi scuso, sono Italiano (Milano) ed il mio Inglese è antico e molto imperfetto.
Da 10 anni sono handicappato motorio e non potendo più viaggiare lo faccio con i tuoi video.
Grazie
Intercity 125 Invented and built in Britain. I think 'Invented' is pushing the envelope a bit far. Designed is the word you were looking for.
GC First Class looks incredible. I wish Virgin Trains West Coast would refurbish their trains to look like this. Besides VT East Coast have had a similar refurb on their trains.
This is certainly a look into the past now! You'll not do this journey on a HST now. Also the first class seating looks really nice in those mk3's, a lot better that the EMT mk3's
really well done.
Thanks!
Great video, and the First Class of Grand Central looks.........first class! Only gripe (well two, and perhaps I'm being abit pedantic here), but for First Class you expect more .....such as the juice to be in a glass rather than single use plastic glass, and maybe a cup and saucer instead of a mug??
Pedantic yes, but it's little details like this that First Class should adopt if it wants to get everything right. Detail matters when you're paying more for a better grade of service. I'm not bring snobby here, it's just what you would expect from paying a premium for your ticket.
I bet in France and Germany they would use actual glasses, and cups & saucers in first class. Not for the whole train, but when the tickets are astronomical you do expect it to be reflected by little details that disguise first class from economy class.
Runs electrified line, has diesel locomotives (video now at northallerton-never mind). Now the routes are all franchised (from the Crown?) so do the franchise fees cover all wear and tear, and fuel usage?
You are an absolutely brilliant reviewer. We are on the Empire Builder in summer, and am very glad of your review. Cheers.
Nice video. I hope you can travelling on europe using train, especially with TGV, ICE, Italo, or another high speed train in europe.
Thanks, Paul, another great video!
great one dude, love the train love the shots
Paul, by watching your videos, I know that you have ridden our Amtrak. It sure as hell would nice if the trains could/would depart and arrive "bang on time!!" here in the states. The ONLY time anyone @ Amtrak is concerned with being "on time" is on payday!! Keep traveling!!
I hope you enjoyed the look of Hartlepool and the surrounding area I am from there
i have happy memories of travelling on a 125 to Newcastle from Kings Cross in the 80s and going to the Buffet and having the Tosted bacon Sandwiches BR then . I always like to walk to the Buffet or restaurant on a long distance rail journey The food and drink prices looked quite reasonable But the video is 2 years old so I suppose prices have changed
love this train! even in standard class, you get twice the amount of legroom, as any other train.
Thanks for sharing...greetings from New Zealand!
bababoo zonkie Greetings to you from New Zealand from Scooby in the USA. May you always have safe and pleasant journeys ahead.
Ah the fake betting and pound shops of Sunderland on the approach to the station. Simply breathtaking
Not fake
Great video.
+haggischaser1028 Thanks! 👍🏻
Nice vid, lot more people in 1st class than i would expect given what rail fares are like these days
Grand Central : Sunderland . Calling at: York,Thirsk,Northallerton,Eaglescliffe,Hartlepool and Sunderland. Train made of 5 coaches.
Thanks for sharing ! I like the camera and the lenses you were using . Thanks for sharing ! :):):)
Thanks for showing the menu!! :) I miss seeing those!
really enjoyed this video, many thanks :-)
Fantastic Video. Well done.
+Michael A Scott Thanks Michael.
I'm thinking of visiting Castle Howard in the fall unless COVID-19 does the world in. I am planning to take the train and was happy to have found this. However, I wonder if it's worth it to go 1st class. The food doesn't look all that great--and that dirty menu! Everything looks so gritty compared to Japan.
A very typical,British railway thing--lowering the window and opening the door from the outside.Here in the US,if an Amtrak passenger were to open the window of a Superliner carriage at speed,the conductor would make it clear that behaviour wouldn' t be tolerated.Disappointed that your food and drinks(even Coke!)are NOT compilimentary--to me First Class should include food service--where was the train headed from Sunderland? Looked like there were passengers waiting for your trains' arrival
+Jason Moors Hi Jason. GC has very discounted fares, and in Europe "First Class" tends to mean "a bigger seat and better surroundings" - getting an inclusive meal is definitely the exception and not the rule. The HST is now the only mainstream train in this country which requires you to lower the window to open the door. Every other train has power doors (and HSTs will be retrofitted with them soon anyway, which is a shame!). The train terminated at Sunderland and from there it goes empty to Heaton where it waits to form the return working. The passengers on the platform are waiting for the very frequent Metro service which uses the same platform, towards Newcastle. :-)
I agree that first-class should include food and drink (soft-drinks, tea, coffee). I know that here, in Canada, VIA first-class does include all meals. Of course it is expensive!!
Was going to say those carriages must have been old stock as the windows open, then you showed the BR logo!!
I love your train series! I live in the US and was wondering if you could please do an Amtrak Auto Train trip report? Also, when it comes out in 2021, could you please do an Amtrak Avelia Liberty trip report?
Great vid, very sad to see Dr beaching ruins in the North wear it hit very hard.
But everyone sud say the same.
Great video!
Sunderland is further than Bradford, and Bradford is like 5 hours...
Hi Paul!
Have you done the Bradford interchange to London Kings cross yet? I do recommend as the scenery is awesome through Yorkshire!
Danz!
Hi Paul,
Great report as usual, love it how you mix flights and trains, when you are walking through airports and trains, how do you hold your camera, do you use a phone accessory, tripod, chest strap etc or is it just hand held
When the DB runs trains in the UK with more comfort than in Germany.
My aunt used to live in Sunderland and my eldest cousin was born there
You should try there newly refurbished trains
God trop report travelling on open access operator grand Central it's the quickest way to get to the north of England like York etc I do hope they are reinstated after everything is over
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nice that standard is still using the old 4x4 seating arrangement I hate the airline style seats with a passion
That buffet made my skin crawl
like watching your videos it be nice if you travel by train or if you use standard class
Love your choice of music
Hi Paul, super videos ! I usually watch only plane trip reports but you got me hooked on the train reports as well haha
A question: what is the music at the beginning of the trip report itself ? The light ambient a like piano intro.
Greeting from Suriname !
You produce some fantastic, entertaining and informative videos. You have a huge subscription - may I venture to ask - what did you do /are doing in "real life" ? An honest reply would be most appreciated (PS: I doo envy your ventures, they really are much enjoyed by this Octogenerian in his "shed" with suitable "tonic" to hand! (lol)
INteresting videos..I love train travels
I will be on that service in June but it will not be an HST so sad about that.
Love grand central. Often they are a fraction of the price of lner.
6:28 he gave tones for people on the viewing platform at the NRM
The class 43 is nearly as old as the station buildings, isn't it?
Nice vid sorry my comment is late I was traveling! When will the next long haul flight be?
What would have happened to your trip report if you’d dropped the selfie stick out of the train while filming?
Really superb