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You can check updates for all UK trains using the Northern app, website or use our journey checker tool below for real-time information.
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Leeds - York, disruption to services (7 June - 6 July)
Engineering improvement works are taking place (on Saturdays and Sundays) between York and Leeds every weekend from 7 June to 6 July.
Northern trains will be replaced by buses between Leeds and York throughout this time. Buses run to a schedule and take longer than the train; please check journey planners before travelling for the most accurate times.
The York-Harrogate-Leeds route is unaffected by these works and Transpennine Express trains are still running direct between Leeds and York (via a diversion) - so journeys will take longer than usual.
This work is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade - more details can be found on the TRU page.
Leeds - Dewsbury, disruption to services (26 May - 20 June)
Weekdays from Monday 26 May - Friday 20 June, trains between Leeds and Dewsbury will be diverted or replaced by buses, as follows:
- Leeds to Wigan via Dewsbury: these trains will run via Bradford instead, and will not call at Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield or Brighouse
- Leeds to Huddersfield: local stopping trains will be replaced by buses running every hour
- Leeds to Halifax via Dewsbury: an hourly replacement bus will run, calling at Morley, Batley, Dewsbury, Mirfield and Brighouse
This work is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade - more details can be found on the TRU page.
Hudderfield to Lockwood (Penistone line) - (5 July - 17 August)
On weekends from Saturday 5 July - Sunday 18 August, buses will replace trains between Lockwood and Huddersfield on the Penistone line, all day. Buses run to a schedule and take longer than the train; please check journey planners before travelling for the most accurate times.
This work is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade - more details can be found on the TRU page.
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North West Sunday timetable update
If you’re planning a trip in the North West on a Sunday, please check journey planners before you head out.
Since Sundays are outside of conductors' regular working week, we've made some changes to the schedule. It's a good idea to check before you embark on your journey.
A summary of the amended Sunday timetable is available on our information page.
To check your journey, visit Northern's Journey Planner or the National Rail website.
Events happening on our network
Train services around Delamere are expected to be busy between Friday 13 and Sunday 15 June, as Forest Live returns to Delamere Forest. Please allow extra time for your journey. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff or contact Passenger Assist on 0800 138 5560.
Train services in and around Manchester are expected to be busy on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June 2025, as Parklife Festival returns to Heaton Park. Please allow extra time for your journey. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff or contact Passenger Assist on 0800 138 5560.
Train services around Windermere are expected to be busy between Friday 13 and Sunday 15 June due to the Arla Great North Swim. Please allow extra time for your journey. For assistance, please speak to a member of station staff or contact Passenger Assist on 0800 138 5560.
20 June – Headingley (services between York and Leeds via the Harrogate line)
Train services to and from Headingley are expected to be busy on Friday 20 June 2025, due to the England vs India cricket match taking place. Services are running as usual, but please allow extra time for your journey
Train services to and from York are expected to be busy on Saturday 28 June 2025, due to York Races taking place. Buses will also replace Northern train services between Leeds and York all day, please allow extra time for your journey.
Train services to and from Harrogate are expected to be busy between Tuesday 8 and Friday 11 July 2025, due to the Great Yorkshire Show taking place. Services are running as usual, but please allow extra time for your journey
Train services to and from York are expected to be busy on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 July 2025, due to York Races taking place. Services are running as usual, but please allow extra time for your journey
Train services to and from Driffield are expected to be busy on Wednesday 16 July 2025, due to the Driffield Show taking place. Services are running as usual, but please allow extra time for your journey
What to do if your train is cancelled
If your Northern train is cancelled and you still want to travel to your planned destination, you don't need to purchase a new Northern ticket for that day. You can:
- Get on another Northern train
- Board any Transpennine Express,, EMR or LNER train that's heading in the same direction (2 hours before or 2 hours after your cancelled service)
- If you no longer wish to travel, you can Claim a full refund
Additionally, on Sundays, if your train is cancelled,you can use the following services until Sunday 18 May.
- Transport for Wales: Manchester - Chester, and Manchester - Crewe
- East Midlands Railway: Liverpool - Warrington - Manchester and Manchester - Sheffield
- Merseyrail: Liverpool - Hunts Cross and Liverpool - Southport
What to do if your train is delayed
If your train is delayed, we ask for your patience as we provide updates. You can check for updates using our App, website or the journey checker tool on this page. If you're at the station, you can speak to our colleagues or use our station screens.
You are only permitted to travel on another train if yours has been cancelled.
If your train is delayed by 15 minutes or more you are eligible to claim money back through Delay Repay.
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