Improved train services between Sheffield and Lincoln promised with Northern timetable shake-up
Timetable changes will be introduced next month
Northern are introducing a number of new timetable changes from Sunday, May 17, as part of a national railway timetable update.
The public transport provider has promised that upcoming changes will be minor, with hopes that it will help increase punctuality and accessibility along a number of routes.
For those in Sheffield, the biggest change affects the line to Lincoln, with Northern announcing that on Sundays trains will now call at all stations along the route
They firm has also said that it is making plans to improve services through autumn, when leaves on tracks can cause issues.
A Northern spokesperson added: “Each autumn, leaves on the line can make it harder for trains to brake and accelerate, which can affect punctuality.
“From Sunday, October 4, we’re changing some train times between Sheffield and Huddersfield to help services run more smoothly in autumn.
“Most trains will have extra time added between Denby Dale and Huddersfield and will be retimed slightly later into Huddersfield.
“Most trains will leave Huddersfield a little earlier and have additional time built in between Huddersfield and Denby Dale to support on-time departures towards Sheffield.”
Meanwhile, more direct journeys between Whitby and Newcastle on Sundays will run, with small tweaks to the timetables on other lines.
Northern has also assured that timetable changes will not disrupt new services introduced in December, such as the Yorkshire Flyer which provides a speedier connection between Sheffield and Leeds.
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."