MORE than 30 train services cancelled since September are to be restored following the recruitment of new drivers.
The First North Western services will be restored next week following the success of a long-running intensive recruitment drive.
However, passengers will be disappointed that the drivers' union ASLEF has ruled that its members will still not work on their rest days - meaning some services through Bolton will remain cancelled.
The union agreed to accept a 19 per cent pay deal last week after a long dispute, ending planned strikes next week, but wants to see other improvements in industrial relations before drivers can work on their rest days.
It is due to speak with the company again next month.
FNW runs services through Bolton to Manchester, Preston, Blackpool and Liverpool.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article