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Passengers have made more than 1,000,000 journeys on the Northumberland Line, just over a year after it opened.

James Howard, who has taken charge of Northern’s plan to buy hundreds of new trains, said they will transform travel for millions of customers, by providing more reliable and comfortable journeys.

Train operator Northern has recorded its strongest year for passenger demand since the pandemic, with nearly 100 million journeys made across its network in 2025.

Northern is launching a new TV advert as part of a major campaign designed to get more people out of their cars and back onto trains.

Northern customers are being encouraged to plan ahead and make the most of millions of discounted train tickets as the Great British Rail Sale returns in January.

Northern has released updated travel advice for customers making journeys over New Year and the first week of January.

Railway staff swapped train services for sleighs packed with presents this morning, travelling to Leeds Children’s Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer.

Train operator Northern has released a calendar to provide customers with a handy reference guide for service levels over the festive period.

Train operator Northern has reported a strong set of customer experience results, with new figures showing passengers are feeling noticeably better about the support they receive on their journeys.

Passengers on the Esk Valley line can now start their day with a new early morning connection as Northern introduces a new early service from Whitby in December.

Father Christmas made special appearances on a number of Northern services, to spread some festive cheer and hand out a few presents.

Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 14 December 2025.