Hull Trains

Hull Trains receive bondholder status
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date 31 October 2001
source Hull Trains
type Press release

The importance of building a positive image for Hull has been recognised by pioneering company, Hull Trains, who have become the latest company to join the CityImage Bond Holder Scheme.

Each member of Hull Trains onboard hospitality staff are already ambassadors for the city having completed an Ambassador’s Course and can answer passengers’ questions about Hull, its top ten aspirations and its attractions.

Paul Lakin, sales and marketing manager of Hull Trains said:

“Hull Trains is a true representation of pioneering Hull. We have challenged conventional train travel and now offer a fresh new service to transport citizens, visitors and tourists to and from London.

“I am delighted to add to our support by becoming a Bondholder as we contribute an important element to the city’s image as first point of contact for rail users. It is therefore important to give an excellent first impression”.

Deb Tate, Commercial Marketing Controller, CityImage says:-

“Hull Trains is a pioneering organisation that perfectly reflects the innovative aspirations of CityImage and we are delighted to welcome them on board.”

For more information on this release please contact Debby Burman
Tel: 01482 580072 or 07976 292155
Email: debbyb@corpcom.co.uk


NEW TRAIN TIMES
New train times for the 4th daily service departures from:

Hull to London
Hull 1008, Brough 1021, Selby 1041, Doncaster 1059, Grantham 1139 and Kings Cross 1312.

London Kings Cross to Hull
King’s X 1933, Grantham 2044, Doncaster 2125, Selby 2144, Brough 2204 and Hull 2221.

ABOUT HULL TRAINS
Hull Trains launched in September 2000 and is providing four direct trains per day from Hull to London King’s Cross and return, five days per week, three direct trains on Saturday and two direct trains in both directions on Sundays. It is planned to achieve a 2 hourly service, as quickly as possible in the future. Journey time is just over three hours. Hull Trains stop at Brough, Selby, Doncaster, Grantham and London King’s Cross. All trains are equipped with the latest facilities for disabled passengers and provide a smooth and comfortable journey to the capital. Snacks are available on all trains.

ABOUT HULL
Hull is the pioneering city. It is vigorously pursuing its vision of becoming a Top 10 UK city through £1 billion investment and by raising expectations in all areas of city life.

Major projects are underway including The Deep World Ocean Discovery Centre, a £40m visitor attraction and research centre with the world’s deepest viewing tunnel and Europe’s deepest tank; the £43m 25,000-seat Community Super Stadium and the £150m redevelopment of Ferensway, the first fully integrated transport interchange system and the second largest urban regeneration project in the UK.

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