CENTRAL Trains is warning travellers to check times with National Rail Enquiries before using their services over the festive period, as extensive engineering works are taking place on many lines.

Normal timetables will operate on Christmas Eve, with no trains after 10pm.

No Central Trains will operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, with a Sunday service available between December 27 and December 30. No trains will depart before 7am during that period.

New Year's Eve will see normal service resumed but with no trains available after 10pm. A Sunday service will operate on New Year's Day.

Ticket restrictions will be lifted over the holiday period, meaning cheap day return tickets will be valid all day between December 27 and 31.