Easter Rail Disruptions to Affect Northern England Routes

By Ivan PetrenkoApr 19, 2025 14:23 PMNews
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TPE services replace Northern on route. Source: unsplash

From April 19 to 21, train passengers in Northern England will face service alterations as TransPennine Express (TPE) takes over local stopping services usually operated by Northern between Leeds and York. This temporary shift in responsibility is designed to allow Northern to reinforce its operations on the Leeds Manchester Victoria route via Halifax, where increased demand is expected over the Easter weekend.

TPE trains during this period will serve stations at CrossGates, Garforth, East Garforth, and Micklefield. However, due to engineering works in the Mirfield area, TPE will not operate between Huddersfield and Dewsbury or between Huddersfield and Wakefield Kirkgate. In response, replacement bus services will run on the affected sections. Trains travelling between Leeds and Manchester will be rerouted through Hebden Bridge on the Calder Valley line, a change likely to increase congestion and lengthen travel times.

This operational adjustment reflects a coordinated strategy between TPE and Northern, both part of the government-backed rail group DFTO. The system aids in allocating capacity to the busiest routes, especially those connecting important cities. It also allows each operator to concentrate resources where needed most, avoiding large-scale disruption and helping maintain continuity during a period of intense seasonal travel.

Passengers should prepare for potential delays, packed services, and longer transfers. Connections may become more difficult due to engineering-related detours and replacement buses, especially at crowded hubs. Those planning journeys across the affected network are advised to monitor live service updates, consult altered timetables, and allow additional time to avoid missed departures or delays at interchange points.

Services will be busy over the Easter weekend, with many events taking place across the network. We’re therefore urging customers who are travelling to check before they travel and allow extra time when making their journey.
Andrew McClements, Customer Experience & Transformation Director at TPE

Despite the inevitable short-term delays, these actions are a necessary component of the infrastructure project to modernize the rail system. Although the modifications may cause passengers some annoyance, they also represent a larger attempt to increase the long-term dependability of the service. Careful planning and flexibility will be key to navigating one of the year’s busiest travel weekends with minimal disruption.

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