Most Northern train services to run as usual during the early May bank holiday weekend
Train operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the early May bank holiday by train, with most of its services set to run as usual.
Engineering work will affect a small number of routes, with work taking place on lines running between:
Manchester Victoria, Newton-le-Willows and Chester/Liverpool
Manchester and Preston via Wigan North Western
Manchester Victoria and Clitheroe
Leeds and Nottingham
Huddersfield station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
The rugby Super League Magic Weekend is also taking place in Newcastle on Saturday 3rd and Saturday 4th May.
Fans will be travelling from across the north, so trains to and from the event at St James’ Park are expected to be busy.
Whilst trains on most routes will be running as normal over the weekend, services may start later or finish earlier, so the operator is advising customers to leave plenty of time to travel and check train times before heading to the station.
Matt Rice, chief operating officer for Northern said: “We’re hoping for some fantastic weather over the early May bank holiday weekend, and there’s no better way to get out there and enjoy it than by train.
“Whilst we’ve got some engineering work taking place on a handful of our routes, the vast majority of Northern trains will be running as normal.
“A reduced timetable is still in place on Sunday across the North West, so customers should make sure they check before they travel as trains may be busier.”
