CAMPAIGNERS from a national transport group have warned people to check on upcoming train timetable changes before they come into force.

Steve Chambers, public transport campaigner at the Campaign for Better Transport, said passengers could be “left stranded” if their normal train comes at an unexpected new time.

He said: “These changes are a culmination of many years of investment and planning. They need to come into force, and many passengers will see benefits from the big timetable changes coming on Monday, with more and longer trains.

“But some are going to lose out - and we’re concerned that the rail industry isn’t using up to date technology to talk to its users, alert them to changes coming and get their views.

“As a result, many passengers will find their normal trains have changed and could be left stranded.

“In addition, in some areas, delays to works on the tracks, such as electrification, will mean services getting worse, even though eventually the works will mean better services, especially in the North.”

Changes will come into force on Bolton’s trains on Monday.