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Northern named the highest-ranking rail operator in nationwide apprenticeship rankings

Train operator Northern has topped the list of UK rail operators in the Sunday Times 'Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers'.

Northern service on the Hope Valley

Northern running new competition to see who can reach the most stations in a single day

A new competition will be held to see who can travel to the highest number of railway stations in the North of England in a single day.

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Free train tickets to help families beat the 'back to school' squeeze

Train operator Northern has launched a new scheme to help children get confident on the train ahead of the big secondary school move.