Rail operators are ramping up services from today (Monday) to reflect coronavirus travel restrictions being eased. But they have warned of a significant reduction in capacity on board to cope with social distancing guidelines.
Across Greater Manchester, Northern has introduced amended timetables from today for key workers and travellers making essential journeys.
They said: "The new timetables will see the introduction of additional services on some routes, but overall capacity on trains will be significantly reduced to assist with social distancing. "Government advice remains that people should avoid using public transport where possible and Northern continues to ask that only key workers and those whose journeys are essential use rail