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Customers invited to 'Meet the Manager' drop-in session in Leeds to discuss their journeys and planned improvements

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:10:00 Z

Customers are being offered the chance to speak with senior rail leaders next week so they can share their experiences and find out more about improvements currently under way.

Couple celebrate wedding in style by catching Northern train with all their guests

Tue, 19 May 2026 07:24:00 Z

A couple celebrated their wedding in style by travelling on a Northern train with all of their guests.

Passengers can travel on stunning Settle to Carlisle line for £1.50 in anniversary year as Northern launches flash sale

Fri, 15 May 2026 07:26:00 Z

Passengers can enjoy a journey on one of the most scenic railway lines in Europe this year for just £1.50.

'The music takes people back': Passengers on dementia-friendly service appear on Songs of Praise

Thu, 14 May 2026 07:28:00 Z

Passengers on a dementia-friendly service will feature on this week’s episode of the hit BBC One show Songs of Praise.

Man who lives at remote station in Yorkshire says it is 'the perfect family home'

Tue, 12 May 2026 07:30:00 Z

A man who lives and volunteers at a remote station in North Yorkshire is encouraging people to visit the area and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Northern passengers reminded some train times will change next week

Fri, 08 May 2026 07:43:00 Z

Northern passengers are being reminded that some train times will change next week and new Sunday services will be introduced between Whitby and Newcastle.

New train timetables go live from Sunday 17 May

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:33:00 Z

Train operator Northern is reminding customers about changes to train timetables next month.

Northern appoints DFTO executive as new Chief Operating Officer

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:30:00 Z

Northern has appointed Warrick Dent as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Northern praises Grand National racegoers after services run smoothly during busy week

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:55:00 Z

Northern has praised racegoers for playing their part to help services run smoothly last week, when they flocked to Merseyside for the Grand National.

'Most of our trains are running normally this Easter', rail operator tells passengers

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:14:00 Z

Northern says the majority of its services will run as normal over the Easter bank holiday, while reminding customers to plan ahead and check before travelling.