LOCATION

Businesses investing in Sunderland benefit from excellent road, rail, air and sea links.

The A1M and A19 provide fast and reliable access to the rest of the UK, including London (5 hours) and Glasgow (3 hours).

The region's strong logistics base has developed in response to the needs of the manufacturing and distribution sectors, which typically feature supply chains working on a just-in-time basis.

The East Coast Main Line passes through the region, offering high speed train services to London (2½ hours) and Edinburgh (1½ hours).

The North East Region has two international airports (Newcastle and Durham-Tees Valley), with regular flights to London (less than an hour) and destinations throughout Europe.

The ports on the rivers Tyne, Wear and Tees provide strategic access to Europe and the rest of the world, with efficient RO/RO, container and general freight-handling facilities.

The Tyne & Wear Metro rapid transit system is the basis of an integrated public transport network, with interchange facilities at Sunderland and other key locations throughout the conurbation.

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