Rail company Northern says it wants to increase the number of journeys it makes each year by 30 million by the end of the decade.

The company, which has often been criticised by Northern politicians for the reliability of its services, has unveiled its ‘30 by 30’ plan to increase passenger numbers significantly by 2030.

The plan says a third of the increased passenger numbers will come from organic growth, a third from improved reliability and the final third from new systems such as better ticketing and more integrated rail systems in the North.

Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director for Northern, said: “Our vision for 30 by 30 is rooted in confidence and user research. Our data shows that the demand for rail travel is greater than ever, and with improved performance, better val

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