Hertford North services to be doubled

Off-peak servces from Hertford North to London will be increased from two trains an hour to four from 14th December.

The additional services will run between Hertford North and Moorgate until 8pm or 9pm, stopping at all stations except for Bayford and Crews Hill, which will continue to be served by the half-hourly service between Stevenage and Moorgate. They faster train will take 48-49 minutes instead of 54 minutes. 

Great Northern's Customer Services Director Jenny Saunders said: "We’re truly delighted to be able to double the number of trains in the off-peak, Mondays to Saturdays, on the route between Moorgate and Hertford North.

"With trains arriving every 15 minutes, there will be no need to check the timetable - passengers can just 'turn up and go'. This will encourage more people to take the train, supporting the economies of towns along the route.

"Locals will find it easier to make day trips to the capital and there will be more trains for shift workers. We hope the added convenience will drive people to use what is the most sustainable form of public transport, reducing everyone’s carbon footprint."

Hertford MP Josh Dean said: "I'm delighted that people in Hertford will benefit from a doubling in off-peak services between Hertford North and Moorgate. This follows Great Northern’s transfer to public ownership in the summer and helps to fulfil the Government’s commitment to provide additional services from Moorgate from December this year.

"It will help to connect our residents with opportunities and make it easier for them to get to work, school, or other activities. With the new lift to platform 1 at Hertford North now also in service, this further investment in our local railway will make a big difference to people’s journeys."

Mayor of Hertford Cllr Alex Daar said: "The increase in service to four trains an hour from Hertford North to Moorgate is very welcome news. This, in addition to the new lift on platform 1, makes travelling by train an even more appealing and accessible way to visit Hertford.

"Hertford Town Council works hard to attract visitors to our town, holding a year-round programme of free events attended by thousands of people, so a ‘turn-up-and-go’ service is good news for our town and the local economy."