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Speedy dating: sparks fly in Leeds courtesy of Northern's 'Yorkshire Flyer'
Train operator Northern brought a different kind of connection to Leeds, as it hosted a free 'speed dating' event at the city's main rail station.
Northern launches new Yorkshire Flyer fast service between Leeds and Sheffield
Northern is running a new fast service which allows customers to travel between Leeds and Sheffield in 47 minutes.
Northern hiring apprentices looking to begin rewarding career in engineering
Aspiring engineers are being encouraged to apply for an apprenticeship with Northern.
'A rare opportunity': Northern will run service along heritage railway line for the first time and tickets are now on sale
Northern will run a service along a heritage railway line for the first time, to raise money for charity.
Market in Sunderland station will soon be 'bustling', say local traders
A weekly market has been a big hit with customers at Sunderland station and traders are confident it will be “bustling” in the coming months.
One million passenger journeys made on the Northumberland Line as date for next station opening is announced
Passengers have made more than 1,000,000 journeys on the Northumberland Line, just over a year after it opened.
Director appointed to deliver up to 450 new trains that will transform travel for Northern customers
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.
Northern records record post-pandemic growth in customer journeys during 2025
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.
'We're Northern, just like you': train operator launches new TV advert
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.
Great British Rail Sale returns with millions of discounted tickets for Northern customers
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.
Train operator issues updated travel advice for New Year
Northern has released updated travel advice for customers making journeys over New Year and the first week of January.
Railway staff spread Christmas cheer by handing out presents at children's hospital
Railway staff swapped train services for sleighs packed with presents this morning, travelling to Leeds Children’s Hospital to spread some Christmas cheer.