NORTHERN will run almost 1,400 rail services during the two day strike next week.

The RMT have organised a walk-out on Monday and Thursday, but the rail operator will run more than 50 per cent of its usual services, focussing on peak time trains.

The vast majority of services will operate between 7am and 7pm, with all trains expected to be extremely busy. On some routes, where trains are not able to run, Northern will supplement its services with the addition of a large fleet of rail replacement buses.

Sharon Keith, Northern’s Regional Director, said: “Once again we have developed amended timetables designed to keep the majority of our customers on the move at key times during the working day.

"We expect out services to be busy and, with amended timetables, we’re calling on our customers to plan ahead, check carefully and allow extra time for any journeys. Customers should also be aware that the timetables in place for strike days replace those already in operation in areas where engineering work is ongoing."

Full details of the revised timetables and rail replacement bus schedules can be found at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/strike