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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.

'Who let the dogs on?': Northern will offer free travel to Bedlington Terrier owners when town's new station opens

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:30:00 Z

Passengers with a famous breed of dog named after Bedlington will be offered free travel when the town's new station is open.

Northern offers fans discounted tickets and names train to celebrate Super League’s 30th birthday

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:30:00 Z

Northern has named a train to celebrate Super League’s 30^thbirthday and is now offering fans tickets which allow them to travel anywhere in the North for just £10 a day.

Grades up, costs down: train operator urges families to get on board for cheap season tickets

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:55:00 Z

Northern has called on parents to secure savings ahead of the new school year, whether their child is heading back or starting secondary school for the first time.

Northern celebrates community rail success at national awards

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:24:00 Z

Train operator Northern is celebrating a series of wins from across the North of England at the 21st Community Rail Awards, held in Derby on Thursday 19 March.

Northern offers more affordable tickets for families in time for Easter holidays

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:01:00 Z

The train operator has expanded its popular 'Family Fare' offer to cover even more routes across the North of England in time for families planning days out over Easter.

Passengers set to make 1 million journeys on scenic railway in 150th anniversary year

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:30:00 Z

Passengers are expected to make more than 1 million journeys along one of the most scenic railway lines in Europe this year.