Great Northern adds new rush hour train services between Cambridge and London
Extra trains aim to enhance commuter journeys after timetable success
Great Northern has commenced new weekday rush hour train services today to enhance commuting between Cambridge, Letchworth Garden City, and London King’s Cross.
Following a successful timetable shake-up in December, these additional trains aim to provide increased seating and quicker journeys for commuters.
A new 8:45am service departs from Letchworth Garden City heading to London King’s Cross.
Additionally, a 4:54pm service from London King’s Cross to Cambridge has now begun.
The existing 4:27pm service from London that had temporarily extended to Cambridge since December will revert to its normal route, terminating at Letchworth Garden City.
However, connections to Cambridge remain intact with the new evening service.
John Whitehurst, Chief Operating Officer of Govia Thameslink Railway, highlighted the smooth introduction of previous timetable changes.
“The introduction of December’s new timetable has gone smoothly, adding seats for commuters or speeding journeys to and from stations between London, Hertford North, Cambridge and King's Lynn,” Whitehurst said.
With confidence in operational improvements, Whitehurst confirmed the commitment to fulfilling the planned timetable benefits.
Both new services will cater to various stations.
This includes key stops such as Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, and Hatfield in the route from Letchworth Garden City to London.
For the evening journey from London to Cambridge, notable stops include Baldock, Royston, and Shepreth.
Passengers can check the details of the new services on platforms like nationalrail.co.uk.