00:00North East Mayor Kim McGuinness is calling for control over rail stations and services.
00:06She says devolution could deliver improvements across the region, including at Sunderland Station.
00:12The rebuilt station cost £27 million and has faced criticism over empty retail space.
00:19The mayor says local control could mean quicker action on stations and on trains.
00:23A rail vision due to be discussed next week includes ambitions for cheaper fares, more frequent services and routes.
00:31Longer term plans include extending the metro to Washington and reopening the Leamside line.
00:37The government says new legislation would allow mayors to request devolved control over local rail stations.
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