North Somerset Council has welcomed the extra train carriages that have been introduced across the Bristol area today (Monday, December 12). 

First Great Western have today added six train carriages to services through North Somerset. 
Earlier this year First Great Western secured a deal with the Department for Transport to deliver the additional vehicles to improve capacity in the Bristol area. 

Two additional Class 150 units (four vehicles) and two Class 153 units (two vehicles) were received from London Midland, and First Great Western has been working hard to have the units ready for the launch of the December timetable. 

The trains are expected to provide an extra 800 seats on services at peak times alone.
Cllr Elfan Ap Rees said he was delighted by the news. 
He added: "These extra carriages will be extremely well received by people using trains in our area. Many services become overcrowded at peak times and these extra carriages will provide valuable extra seating, minimising the need to stand."