Still waiting for the train timetable...

THERE is still no timeline for additional trains from Middlesbrough to London, two years after extra services were expected.

- By DANIEL HODGSON Local democracy reporter

In 2021, there was talk of the one service between the town and the capital, per a day, in each direction, increasing by May 2023.

But this has not yet materialised and operator LNER has not given a date for when it is hoped additional services will commence.

The operator instead highlighted obstacles that need to be overcome before extra trains can be provided.

It comes after a Middlesbrough Council meeting heard confirmed government funding will see more trains bound for London, with one councillor telling The Gazette he wants to see an increased service in place within two years “at most”.

Speaking at full council meeting on July 9, executive member for development, Labour councillor Theo Furness, spoke about the £60m investment into Middlesbrough railway station, which was confirmed prior to last month's spending review.