Grand Central Launches First Direct Train From Seaham To London It's been a "historic day" for Seaham as the first ever direct rail services to London launched from the coastal County Durham town.

19:45, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Updated: 19:54, Mon, Aug 11, 2025 Plans are moving ahead to create a new direct connection from London to the picturesque Durham coastline in the north of England. From ...

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Grahame Morris MP welcomed the new service along with Seaham's Mayor and Chris Brandon from operator Grand Central The launch of a town's first direct rail link to London marks the start of a plan to ...

Soon Londoners will have access to a brand new summer holiday destination, because plans have been revealed for a new train directly linking the capital to a seaside town way up in County Durham. The ...

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A train company has announced plans to expand services, including a town's new and only direct connection to London. Grand Central has applied to the Office of Rail and Road, external to start ...

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The launch of a town's first direct rail link to London marks the start of a plan to boost tourism and "lift" the area up, according to its mayor. Grand Central (GC), which runs services from ...