New bus link to car factory launched

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Image caption, The 599 bus will run from Park Lane Interchange to Jarrow Bus Station
  • Author, Jason Arunn Murugesu
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, North East and Cumbria

A new bus route is being launched to connect residents to a car factory.

From 22 July the 599 service will run from Park Lane Interchange in Sunderland to Jarrow Bus Station, Monday through to Saturday.

The service is being funded by the government as part of the region's Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP).

It has been launched to help workers involved in the local car industry centred around the Nissan plant, said Labour councillor Lindsey Leonard.

The service will link Sunderland Royal Hospital, the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), the Nissan car plant, Sunderland city centre, and Jarrow and Hebburn town centres.

It will be operated by new Gateshead-based bus firm Northstar.

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