Data scientists working with Northern have proven that small tweaks to the way its trains are driven can save thousands of litres of diesel a year.

The man tasked with preparing Northern for autumn said the train operator is ready to tackle the “big problem” of fallen leaves on the line.

Northern is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services, following a successful trial.

Northern says that teachers looking to stretch their school trips budget should ‘give up the coach and try us instead’.

As many as 50 railway stations across the North of England are set to get new parcel delivery lockers.