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Security guards praised for saving passenger who fell under a train

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 07:45:00 Z

Two security guards have been praised for saving a passenger who fell under a train.

Station with ‘unique charm’ wins national competition after receiving thousands of votes

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:01:00 Z

A Greater Manchester station has been crowned the nation's best at bringing people together after thousands voted for it in a national competition.

Weddings, baby showers and ABBA tribute nights: Station bringing local community together in the running to be crowned Britain’s best

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 Z

A railway station which has been transformed into a thriving community hub, that hosts everything from school trips to a summer music festival, is up for a coveted national award.

'Revolutionised travel in the area': Passengers make 2 million journeys on the Northumberland Line within the first two years

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:30:00 Z

Passengers have made more than 2,000,000 journeys on the Northumberland Line less than two years after it opened.

Three stations run by Northern competing in World Cup of Stations as passengers vote for the winner

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:27:00 Z

Passengers are being asked to cast their vote and decide which railway station has the biggest positive impact on the local community by bringing people together.

Air conditioning, more space and more features: Northern to upgrade North West journeys with longer, better trains

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:13:00 Z

Train operator Northern is set to introduce 37 refurbished Class 350 trains onto its network, bringing air conditioning, increased capacity and a more comfortable journey to customers travelling across Manchester and the wider North West.

Manchester Airport customers can catch a later train after flight delays at no extra cost

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:10:00 Z

Customers who miss a train from Manchester Airport because their flight was delayed no longer need to worry about buying another ticket.

More women looking for rewarding careers on the railway as Northern sees a sharp rise in job applications

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:18:00 Z

The number of women applying for jobs with Northern has risen significantly, following the launch of a successful recruitment campaign.

Customers invited to ‘Meet the Manager’ at Manchester Victoria to have their say on rail

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:30:00 Z

Customers travelling through Manchester Victoria are being invited to speak directly with senior rail managers at a special drop-in session next week.

Northern engineer wins 'Railway Oscar' for helping dozens of young people get started in their careers

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:40:00 Z

A man who has given dozens of young people the chance to forge a career in engineering said he is “absolutely blown away” after winning an award at the 'Railway Oscars'.