'Vast improvement': Calder Valley commuters give verdicts on new Northern trains

Train-travelling commuters in Halifax had their say on the new Northern trains which rolled out this week.

By Sam McKeown

Published 23rd Oct 2019, 13:59 BST

The Class 195 trains made their maiden journeys throughout the Calder Valley, better connecting major cities such as Leeds and Manchester.

The new trains, offering passengers a first-class journey, are already starting to put smiles back on previously disgruntled passengers.

Leeds-to-Halifax commuter, Nicola Hudson said: “The new trains are more spacious and comfortable, it’s a vast improvement.”

Halifax-to-Stockport commuter Mel Barber, who is wheel-chair bound, said: “The trains are great.

“There’s more space, the only issue I have is there’s rarely staff on the platform, which I need to ask to prepare the mixed-ability ramp.”

Halifax and District Rail Action Group chairman, Stephen Waring said: “Views on the trains? I think they positively impacted my route to work, however, they can often be later than scheduled.”