Passengers will be able to travel to Manchester Airport and Redcar every hour using the service.
Work is taking place at Eaglescliffe station to improve accessibilityThe route from Eaglescliffe in Stockton, Teesside, is to launch on Sunday.
Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen said the service was "another boost" to the region's transport network. "Eaglescliffe can now add Manchester to its London link but it's vitally important we sort out access once and for all," the Tory peer said. The revamp of the station is costing £16.3m, with £8.8m coming from the Tees Valley Combined Authority and £7.5m from Network Rail.
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