Northern tells rail passengers disruption will continue until May

Northern tells rail passengers disruption will continue until May

The train operator’s services have been hit by cancellations and shortages, with only 40% running on time

Northern, whose rail services have been plagued by delays and cancellations, has warned passengers in the north of England they are not likely to see an improvement in service until May.

The train operator, which will put its fares up by 3.2% in the new year, made the admission after the latest performance statistics showed that just 40% of its services were on time, with many passengers unable to board trains which arrived with too few carriages.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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