June 2024 Timetable Changes
Summer timetable
Our train timetables will change on 02 June 2024, along with the rest of the National Rail network.
Most Northern services will run at the same level as they do in the current timetable with some slight re-timing of services.
You can use our timetable comparison tool to see how the new timetable changes may affect your journey
Summary of changes
- Northern’s timetables will change 2 JUNE 2024
- Customers should check before travelling as services may have changes times
- Most services will run at the same level as they do in the current December 23 timetable with some slight re-timings in places.
- A small number of key changes are taking place on routes across the network (Northumberland and Ribbleshead) detailed below.
Timetables have been added to our online journey planner and are available now.
Timetables will be available as PDFs soon. Allowing you to view, download, or print your own copy - check back closer to the date
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Please visit our service updates page and JourneyCheck for real-time updates on any disruption or issues affecting your route or train.
Summary of timetable changes
Route: Newcastle-Ashington (Northumberland line)
The significant (re)investment in this line of route will lead to a new, hourly, daily passenger service.
Sundays, half-hourly (weekdays) – between Newcastle and Ashington, initially serving new stations at
Newsham and Seaton Delaval. Selected Northumberland line services will also include a Manors call, thereby improving service at this station.
Route: Leeds - Skipton & Cumbria
Additional station calls and revised (additional) capacity on targeted services.
Route: Calder Valley service
Additional station calls on some services - Sowerby Bridge & Mytholmroyd (and Low Moor).
Route: Leeds - Harrogate & York
Increase in Class 170 availability meaning a reduction of class 150 deployment on peak services on this route.
Route: Sheffield - Huddersfield
Leaf-fall retimings – generally 3 minutes in each direction.
Temporary reduction in diagrammed 150 3-car coverage. Whilst engineering conduct required significant maintenance
Liverpool-Manchester Airpoort
Following the arrival of the first additional class 323s from WMT, Northern is planning redeployment of units, allowing increased use of 4-car 331s on Liverpool – Manchester Airport services
Rochdale/Manchester – Ribblehead Service
Northern is planning to introduce a new Saturday service that will link Manchester, Salford, Bolton and Blackburn to the Yorkshire Dales via Clitheroe, planned to operate twice a day, as follows:
- extension of the 0752 and 1452 Rochdale – Blackburn services to Ribblehead via Clitheroe and Hellifield.
- extension of the 1218 and 1918 Blackburn – Rochdale services to start back from Ribblehead
Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme Sunday Calls
Due to limited Sunday service towards Manchester from Heaton Chapel and Levenshulme, additional calls will be added to a number of Buxton – Manchester services.
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