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

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:00 Z

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.

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

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z

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

Northern conductor sharing passion for the railway with thousands of TikTok followers to 'bring different people in'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:30:00 Z

A Northern conductor is sharing his passion for trains with thousands of people on social media after finding “a home” on the railway.

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.