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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
More trains from Bradford Interchange to London are planned
MORE trains to and from London are expected to arrive at Bradford Interchange from December, along with extra services between the capital and Bradford Forster Square. The Bradford Interchange to Kings Cross route could get an extra two services per day when the next rail timetable change is introduced later this year, up from the current four-a-day frequency. The service, run by Grand Central, stops at Halifax, Mirfield, Wakefield, Pontefract, and Doncaster. News that there would be extra services on this route was revealed in a report going to West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Transport Committee on Wednesday. The report says: 'Grand Central are hoping to introduce up to two additional trains each way per day on their Bradford Interchange – Halifax – Mirfield – Wakefield – Pontefract –Doncaster – London King's Cross route, as against the current four per day – with the potential to introduce one of the two extra train-pairs sooner than December. 'However, it is not yet known whether their application for the relevant network access has been approved.' If network access is approved, the services will follow an increase in London services to Bradford Forster Square, introduced in May. Platform 0 opened at Bradford Forster Square Station on May 19, and has seen LNER increase the number of direct trains from Bradford to Kings Cross from two a day to seven a day. It followed a £35m investment from Government, and was expected to add £4m a year to Bradford's economy. The report to WYCA's Transport Committee says even more Forster Square/London services are likely in the December timetable change. The report says: 'LNER's Sunday services on the Bradford Forster Square – London King's Cross route are expected to increase, bringing them in line with the significantly improved weekday service.' The December changes will also see train times on the Skipton and Ilkley lines 'adjusted slightly' to accommodate the extra London to Bradford Foster Square LNER trains. Other changes to West Yorkshire rail services in the December timetable include: The introduction of the long-awaited hourly fast train Leeds – Wakefield Westgate – Sheffield, roughly 30 minutes apart from the existing Cross-Country fast service, throughout the day and every day. An additional 9.34pm Sheffield – Huddersfield service on the Penistone line on weekdays. The restoration of the two daily York – Pontefract – Sheffield trains on Sundays. The committee will also hear that there has been a shift back towards office working in recent years. Northern Rail says this shift has led to a nine per cent year-on-year increase in commuter travel.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
More Bradford to London train services expected
More trains between Bradford and London are expected to be included in the next national railway timetable, according to a Bradford Interchange to London King's Cross route could get an additional two services a day when the next timetable change is announced in Central currently operates four services a day with stops at Halifax, Mirfield, Wakefield, Pontefract and report to West Yorkshire's Combined Authority's transport committee also states there is likely to be an increase in services from Bradford Forster Square to London in the new timetable. The report stated: "Grand Central are hoping to introduce up to two additional trains each way per day on their Bradford Interchange - London King's Cross route, as against the current four per day – with the potential to introduce one of the two extra train-pairs sooner than December."However, it is not yet known whether their application for the relevant network access has been approved."If network access is approved, the services will follow an increase in London services to Bradford Forster Square that was introduced in May, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service. 'Improved service' Platform 0 opened at Bradford Forster Square Station on 19 May, and has seen LNER increase the number of direct trains from Bradford to King's Cross from two a day to seven a followed a £35m investment from government, and was expected to add £4m a year to Bradford's report said more Forster Square to London services are likely in the December timetable change."LNER's Sunday services on the Bradford Forster Square – London King's Cross route are expected to increase, bringing them in line with the significantly improved weekday service."The December changes will also see train times on the Skipton and Ilkley lines "adjusted slightly" to accommodate the extra London to Bradford Foster Square LNER changes to West Yorkshire rail services in the December timetable include:- The introduction of long-awaited hourly fast train from Leeds to Sheffield via Wakefield Westgate, roughly 30 minutes apart from the existing Cross-Country fast service, throughout the day and every day.- An additional 21:34 Sheffield to Huddersfield service on the Penistone line on weekdays.- The restoration of the two daily York to Sheffield via Pontefract trains on committee will also be told later that there has been a shift back towards office working in recent Rail said this shift has led to a 9% year-on-year increase in commuter travel. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Friendship dog charity gains more volunteers after funding boost
A charity which uses dogs to battle loneliness has recruited dozens more volunteers after a cash and Company aims to reduce social isolation for the elderly across north-east England, through regular visits from a furry pal. The £10,000 from rail company LNER's community fund meant it could carry out thousands more visits, the charity causes are being urged to apply for an award before the application window closes on 25 August. Awards are available to charities based within 15 miles (24km) of the East Coast Main Line, which connects London King's Cross to Morton, founder and chair of Wag and Company, said: "The funding has allowed us to recruit 40 new volunteers and their dogs who've brought companionship, comfort, and joy to over 200 older people. "The new volunteer teams have enabled us to deliver an additional 3,000 individual visits, offering not just a friendly face and a wagging tail, but a vital lifeline."She said the funding had made a "real difference" and encouraged other charities to submit a bid. Rachael Wilson, community investment manager at LNER, said: "We're incredibly proud to be able to support projects which have such a profound impact on people's lives. "We're really looking forward to supporting more charities in 2026 and eagerly await those applications." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scotsman
16-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Relocation of ticket office at Edinburgh's Waverley station 'makes no sense' says rail union
Relocating the ticket office at Edinburgh's Waverley station to a "less convenient" spot makes "no sense", a rail union has said. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The ticket office - or "travel centre" - at the Capital's main railway station has been moved from its familiar place in the historic booking hall next to the main concourse to a more remote location near platforms 4 and 5, in the former customer information office. The space it previously occupied is to be divided and converted into a family lounge, "passenger assist" lounge and more retail space. The travel centre in the station's historic booking hall has been relocated | TSPL Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The move comes after ScotRail reduced ticket office opening hours at many of its stations at the end of March. Gordon Martin, Scottish organiser for the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, said: 'This is yet another move that makes no sense to either passengers or staff at Edinburgh Waverley. "The travel shop's central location was convenient for customers and safe for workers. Shifting it away from the station's main hub, and expecting staff to sell tickets on the concourse or relying on machines, is not a safe or reliable substitute for a properly staffed, centrally located booking office.' On social media, where a picture was posted showing the interior of the new ticket office, one member of the public described it as "beautiful but less convenient". Another said it was "so out of the way". The new travel centre at Waverley station is near platforms 4 and 5. | TSPL Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A passenger contacted the Evening News to voice fears that travellers would now be encouraged to use machines and the ticket office would eventually be reduced to a "skeleton staff". And Lothian Labour MSP Sarah Boyack said: "It's vital that accessibility for passengers, whether buying tickets or being able to ask about rail services, is retained. So we need a clear reassurance that passengers' journeys are not being made more difficult and that essential services are not being eroded. "While it's great to be able to access digital tickets to travel on trains, that doesn't work for everyone and in-person support will always be needed." LNER, which runs the ticket office at Waverley, insisted no jobs were being lost as a result of the relocation. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Jennifer Mearns, Regional Station Manager for LNER, said: 'We have moved the travel centre to a space on platform 5 so that we can create fresh, new areas for customers. 'By September, we will have a new family lounge and passenger assist lounge located in the heart of the station. 'The new travel centre showcases some of the station's original historic features and is a much brighter and more inviting area for customers to use.' Chris King, Network Rail station manager at Waverley, said: "We're committed to enhancing the passenger experience at Edinburgh Waverley by delivering improved services and amenities for everyone passing through the station. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "We're working closely with LNER as the travel centre is moved to a new location. This will provide a refreshed and modernised space for passengers and also creates an exciting opportunity to expand our retail offering in the former travel centre area. "We appreciate passengers' patience during this transition and look forward to sharing further developments as they take shape."
Edinburgh Live
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Oasis-themed train service from Edinburgh to London set to mark reunion tour
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info The details of the Oasis-themed LNER service from Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross has been revealed. To mark the rock band's long-awaited return, the trainline has organised the extra special service so that their customers can travel in style to Oasis's first concert in over a decade in London later this month. The 09:00 service from Edinburgh Waverley to London King's Cross on Friday 25 July will feature a special Oasis-themed design on the cab of its named 'LNER She's Electric' service. Calling at several stations on its way to the capital, fans travelling from Newcastle, Durham, Darlington, Northallerton, York, Doncaster, Newark Northgate and Peterborough will also be able to join in the fun. And customers who are willing to roll with it will also have the opportunity to join in on some Oasis-themed activities. Stuart Thomas, Communications Director at LNER, said: "Our Masterplan is for our customers to feel like a Rock'n'Roll Star, and they certainly will on the She's Electric service. "The train has already proved incredibly popular, and for those who managed to get a ticket onboard, we're promising even more surprises on the day as we head to London faster than a cannonball!'
