Rail passengers are being urged to be aware of train timetable changes coming tomorrow.

Northern Rail will from tomorrow be operating under a new timetable, bringing several changes to their services across northern England.

Featured among the changes are more frequent services between Newcastle and Carlisle, as well as improved connections between Cumbria and Manchester Airport.

However, the updated timetable has brought alterations to some of the firm's regular services, and Northern is urging customers to check before travelling from tomorrow.

Northern's operational service director, Paul Barnfield said the timetable changes "will offer new travel possibilities for our customers".

“We have now added more than 2,000 extra services per week since the franchise began and will continue to work to deliver the enhancements our customers deserve to give them the best possible rail service."

Mr Barnfield added that further changes to their services will soon be made.

“In the coming months our customers will see the first of our new trains and we will continue to introduce more fully refurbished trains, with free wifi and at-seat charging points," he said.

“Performance will also be a key focus.

"We have already seen significant improvements during the past six months, and we will continue to concentrate on delivering a stable and reliable service, giving our customers greater confidence in the railway.”