I'd advise Blackpool passengers to check before they travel amid train timetable changes
‘I’d advise customers to check before they travel.’
Rail passengers in Blackpool are being advised to check before they travel as Northern prepares to introduce timetable changes next month.
The update, due in May, is part of the national timetable revision that takes place twice a year, typically in May and December. While most Northern services, including those serving Blackpool, are expected to remain unchanged, some targeted adjustments are being made to improve punctuality and respond to customer feedback.
Toby Higgins, Head of Business Performance at Northern, said: "We've listened to feedback from our customers and have focused on improving reliability when the May timetable change takes place.
"Whilst there won't be widespread changes to times, I'd advise customers to check before they travel as some services will leave a few minutes earlier than they do now to help with overall punctuality."
Across the North West, a small number of routes will see minor alterations aimed at making services run more reliably. Northern, the UK’s second largest train operator, runs around 2,650 services daily, connecting more than 500 stations across the North of England, including Blackpool.
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Passengers can use a range of tools to stay informed and plan ahead. These include the Northern app for real-time updates, ticket purchases and service notifications, as well as the National Rail Enquiries journey planner for the latest timetable information and details of engineering works.
Full details of all of the changes taking place across the Northern network can be found on Northern's website.