Northern has introduced the first two brand-new trains operating between Leeds, Sheffield, Lincoln and Nottingham – nearly one week ahead of schedule.

Northern is to introduce more rail services to provide improved connections between Middlesbrough and Whitby.

Festive travellers have been given a boost by the news that Northern is to operate services on three routes on Boxing Day.

Network Rail and Northern have today announced the final plans for rail services on 27, 28 and 29 December to allow major improvement work at Leeds station.

Northern today (Wednesday) announced the introduction of brand-new trains to serve Lincoln, Gainsborough, Worksop and Nottingham.