A RAIL firm, which operates in York, is reminding customers that its new timetable comes into effect this weekend.

Whilst the majority of services remain as they are, Northern Rail is urging people that make regular trips on the same trains to use the 'Check My Timetable' feature on the website to see details specific to their local station.

Tricia Williams, chief operating officer at Northern, said: “The new timetable coming into effect on Sunday (May 21) is part of a national timetable change process that takes place twice a year for all train operators in England.

“The train network is a complex system of inter-dependent parts and it is vital that changes are co-ordinated in this way.

“For the vast majority of our customers there is no change, but some will notice a slight re-timing of service – as such, I would advise all customers to use the Check My Timetable feature on our website for any travel plans after May 21.

“There are a very small number of services that have been removed from the timetable which reflects customer demand and we have already communicated that information to those communities.”

Northern announced the timetable changes last month. Further details can be found on the rail operator's website.