The meetings in Leeds on Wednesday come as criticism mounts over the services provided by both Northern and TransPennine Express.

Civic leaders meet over concerns about 'dire' state of rail services

Northern is among a number of firms that have been criticised by the Government after failing to meet new accessibility standards.

Northern Trains misses accessibility deadline

Figures show Northern Rail cancelled 15,800 trains across the North West in the past year according to an App.  That's around 43 per day. 

Commuters have been sharing their frustrations on social media as another week begins with a reduced service on Northern Rail trains.


The decision to bestow a royal honour on the Network Rail boss despite huge disruption for train passengers has been criticised.


The North is set to become the first region in the country to get new transport powers from the government

Rail journeys to Liverpool will be severely disrupted for three weeks from Saturday as the city's main station closes for a major upgrade.

Rail passengers in northern England have been promised more seats, more services and new trains by the Government.