'Most of our trains are running normally this Easter', rail operator tells passengers
Most Northern train services will run as normal over the Easter bank holiday the operator has confirmed with limited disruptions due to planned engineering work.
Train operator Northern is reassuring passengers that most services will run as normal across its network this Easter making it easier for people in the North of England to enjoy the long weekend.
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While essential engineering work will affect some routes the majority of services will continue to operate throughout Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
Northern is also offering off-peak fares all day on these dates, encouraging travel for day trips, shopping, or family visits.
Matt Rice, Chief Operating Officer at Northern, said: “The good news for customers is that most of our trains will be running as normal this Easter, so people can continue to rely on us to get where they need to be.
“As always during a bank holiday, there will be some changes to services while essential engineering work takes place, but we’re working hard to keep disruption to a minimum and keep people moving.
“We’re asking customers to check before they travel and allow a little extra time for their journey, so they can enjoy a smooth and stress-free Easter by rail.”
The main disruptions on the network this weekend include:
- Work on the West Coast Main Line affecting routes through Preston, Lancaster, and surrounding areas.
- Replacement buses between Huddersfield and Lockwood/Penistone.
- No trains between Leeds and York via Garforth, with buses running between Leeds and York, and York and Selby.
Passengers are advised to check Northern’s website or app for live updates, journey planning tools, and timetable information to avoid delays.
Northern is the UK’s second-largest train operator, providing nearly 2,650 services a day to more than 500 stations and carrying over 100 million passengers a year.
The company, owned by DFTO, employs more than 7,000 people across the North of England and has been operating Northern services since March 2020.