The proposed changes were discussed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Weaver Network Board on Thursday, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.
A report to the board said: “The Hull–Leeds–Bradford–Halifax service has experienced poor reliability for some time.
“Delays occurring on either side of Leeds often affect the wider route, meaning services are regularly terminated early at Leeds or Bradford and do not reach Halifax as planned.
“To improve performance, Northern has proposed that Hull services would terminate at Leeds and no longer continue to Bradford and Halifax.
“To maintain connectivity, the Bradford–Halifax–Huddersfield service would be extended to start and finish at Leeds.”
The report said members of the combined authority believed there was a “strong case” for the changes.
Peter Carlill, Labour councillor for Calverley and Farsley, raised concerns about the impact on rail passengers using New Pudsey station.
He said the withdrawal of the service would leave a “gap” at peak times in the morning commute.
He said: “I regretfully accept the loss of this service if it does bring wider benefits.”
