MORE carriages are to be introduced on train services through Huddersfield – in a bid to end overcrowding.

And the move, due to be implemented next Monday, has been welcomed by an MP.

Colne Valley’s Jason McCartney had first-hand experience of the problems on the busy transPennine line.

He said: “I had been to Glasgow and travelled back via Manchester.

On the last part of the journey, I had to stand all the way and that was at 8pm on a Friday evening, which is hardly rush-hour.

“I get many complaints and concerns abut the line and in particular the overcrowding.

“This is a step in the right direction but more needs to be done.

“Northern Rail are talking about a big increase in the number of passengers using the line and we need to cater for them.”

The extra carriages will be brought into use by Northern Rail.