The new managing director of Northern, Tricia Williams, has met with the Tees Valley mayor, Ben Houchen, to discuss rail services in the region.

Northern has written to the headteachers of eleven secondary schools and academies across the North of England with a plea to help them tackle what they call ‘persistent, calculated fare evasion’ by students.

Northern is asking members of the public to treat everyone working on the railway with respect as it cracks down on verbal and physical abuse.

Northern has completed a review of its recruitment process to ensure applicants with neurodivergent conditions are better supported.

Northern says NHS workers across the North of England should remember to claim a special 25% discount on Advance Purchase tickets on its services.