If you're planning to take the train over the Christmas and New Year period, please plan ahead and check before you travel - disruption is expected.
There will be changes to train services across the rail network over the holiday season, with disruption on some days.
Plan your journeys ahead of time using journey planners at www.nationalrail.co.uk or via Northern.
For on-the-day info, you can find route-specific information by using the Journey Check tool, or our live service updates page.
JOURNEY PLANNER VIEW TIMETABLES JOURNEY CHECK SERVICE UPDATES
Updated 10/12/2024
Amended Sunday Timetable - From 22 December 2024
Sundays in the North West
From Sunday, 22nd December, Northern will introduce an amended timetable in the North West due to conductor availability. This timetable is designed to provide more certainty about the services that will run and reduce short-notice cancellations.
Sundays in North East and Yorkshire & Humber
A short-term timetable will be in place for Sunday, 22nd December, and Sunday, 29th December (ONLY), due to train crew availability and engineering works. This timetable aims to give passengers more certainty about services and minimise last-minute cancellations.
Planning your journey - Check before travelling
Journey planners have been updated for the festive period at www.nationalrail.co.uk, except Sunday 22 and 29 December - which will be updated soon.
We do expect some short-notice amendments and cancellations to take place in December, so please check before travelling as close to your journey time as possible.
Timetables, including temporary timetables, can be found at www.northernrailway.co.uk/timetables
(note Sunday 22&29 December is not uploaded yet, check back soon).
JOURNEY PLANNER VIEW TIMETABLES JOURNEY CHECK SERVICE UPDATES
USUAL SERVICE
USUAL SERVICE
AMENDED SUNDAY TIMETABLE – CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
- A short-term timetable is in place for this day, across the network – visit journey planners to see updated train times
- There will be a very limited service in the North West
- Trains will run less frequently on many routes and the last train of the day may be earlier than usual. Check your journey before travelling and expect large gaps in services.
- Some amended times and services in the East & North East – Check before travelling
- Industrial action Avanti West Coast Trains - We expect services to be busier on routes shared with Avanti (particularly around the Greater Manchester area and Lancashire) due to industrial action on this day.
USUAL SERVICE - CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
EXPECT SOME DISRUPTION – TRAINS FINISH EARLY - CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
- Usual service throughout the day however trains will finish earlier than usual (around 2000), so check before travelling and don’t rely on last trains of the day.
NO NORTHERN SERVICES
NO NORTHERN SERVICES
EXPECT SOME DISRUPTION – CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
Expect some disruption due to engineering works taking place across the network.
- Buses fully replace trains Leeds - York, and Leeds – Selby (TRU)
- Buses partially replace trains Doncaster - Scunthorpe.
- Buses partially replace trains - Doncaster - Goole.
- Buses partially replace trains - Sandbach - Crewe.
EXPECT SOME DISRUPTION – CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
Expect some disruption due to engineering works taking place across the network.
- Buses fully replace trains Leeds - York, and Leeds – Selby (TRU)
- Buses partially replace Doncaster - Scunthorpe.
- Buses partially replace trains - Doncaster - Goole.
AMENDED TIMETABLE – CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
- A short-term timetable is in place for this day, across the network – visit journey planners to see updated train times
- There will be a very limited service in the North West
- Trains will run less frequently, than usual, on many routes and the last train of the day may be earlier than usual. Check your journey before travelling.
- Some amended times and services in the East & North East – Check before travelling
- Engineering
- Buses fully replace trains Leeds - York, and Leeds - Selby.
- Industrial action Avanti West Coast Trains - We expect services to be busier on routes shared with Avanti (particularly around the Greater Manchester area and Lancashire) due to industrial action on this day.
USUAL SERVICE - CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
EXPECT DISRUPTION – TRAINS FINISH EARLY - CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
- Usual service throughout the day however trains will finish earlier than usual (around 2000), so check before travelling and don’t rely on last trains of the day.
EXPECT DISRUPTION – TRAINS START LATER - CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
NO/LIMITED SERVICES IN THE NORTH EAST
- Usual service throughout the day however trains will start later than usual (around 0900), so check before travelling and don’t rely on very early trains.
- There are no services in the North East on New Years Day.
- Except for a limited service between Middlesbrough & Whitby
USUAL SERVICE - CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
JOURNEY PLANNER SERVICE UPDATES
Ticket acceptance
Everyday: If your Northern train has been cancelled you can travel on other Northern trains before or after your original time (on the same route, valid all day).
More information about ticket acceptance will be available soon.
Rail Replacement
Rail replacement bus stop locations can be found on both the Useful Information Posters and, where installed, on dedicated green rail replacement posters at stations.
Please note rail replacement buses are unable to carry:
- Heavy luggage
- Non-folding bicycles, prams or scooters
- Animals (other than registered assistance dogs).
Please note that hot food, drinks, and alcoholic drinks cannot be consumed on bus services.
You can also visit the Help section for our current availability on accessible buses for planned engineering works.
Passenger Assist
Our Passenger Assist service is available from all affected stations for customers requiring mobility assistance. Where possible, we recommend booking assistance in advance by calling 0800 138 5560 (Text Relay 18001 0800 138 5560), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or online. You can also book your travel assistance via the Passenger Assistance app.
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