Clwyd West AM Darren Millar, who has long been calling for more trains services between North Wales and Manchester Airport, has welcomed news that the number will triple from next week.
Arriva Trains Wales have said that from Monday the number of trains running from North Wales to Manchester Airport will triple, rising from 17 a week to 57.
An application to extend the existing agreement was approved by the Office of Rail and Road.
Darren said:
“I have been advocating improved rail links to Manchester Airport for a number of years so I am absolutely delighted by this week’s news and I know rail users throughout North Wales will join me in welcoming this improved service to Manchester Airport.
“I would like to thank Arriva Trains for listening and responding to my calls.”
He added:
“I now hope that train operators and Network Rail also look at developing direct rail links between North Wales and Liverpool Airport.
“Improvements to routes between North Wales and these two extremely busy international transport hubs are critical in connecting businesses and individuals to markets and job opportunities.”