The new 501 First Bus service now runs between Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary four times an hour between 7am and 7.30pm. There is also an improved service at night, with the last bus leaving CRH at 23:17, and HRI at around 23:30.

First Bus has launched a new express service between Halifax and Huddersfield as part of a series of improvements to connectivity in Calderdale and Kirklees.

The new X1 service links the two towns via Elland and Ainley Top, though it doesn't pass through Lindley.

Kayleigh Ingham, Commercial Director of First West Yorkshire, said: “We are pleased to introduce these service improvements to support customers in Calderdale and Kirklees and those making trips to hospital appointments.

"Later evening journeys are also being added to a number of other services, together with timetable changes to improve punctuality and reliability.

“We work closely with the Combined Authority to review the network and these latest enhancements have been achieved through our strong partnership.”

Timetables are available on the First Bus website. 

Main picture: Operations Manager Craig Turner, with driver Katharina Vanderstock, show off the 501 service connecting the two hospitals.