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Rotherham Central artwork

Students create artwork inspired by iconic British Railways adverts for station in Yorkshire

Eye-catching artwork inspired by iconic British Railways posters has been created for a busy station in Yorkshire.

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Northern customers invited to take a trip on ‘one of the world’s most scenic’ railways 150 years after it opened

Northern customers are being invited to take a trip on “one of the world’s most scenic” railways by the group which helped to save it from closure.

Flowery Field Primary School artwork

Artwork created by talented schoolchildren unveiled at station in Greater Manchester

Artwork produced by talented schoolchildren has been unveiled at a station run by Northern.

The Dales Pacer train

Northern engineers bring old train ‘back to life’ for schoolchildren

Engineers working for Northern have brought an old train back to life for a group of schoolchildren, so they can learn about the railways and take turns pretending to drive.

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Customers given the chance to try simpler train tickets in Yorkshire this September

Northern are trialling new ticketing technology, with customers able to take part in a series of pay-as-you-go ticketing trials.

Image shows a customer being helped by a member of Northern staff

New Assisted Travel Support team launches to help rail passengers on their journeys

Train operator Northern has launched a new service to provide information and guidance for anyone who needs a helping hand when travelling by train.

Interior of restored waiting shelter at Bootle

Historic waiting shelters on the Cumbrian coast receive a new lease of life

Waiting shelters at Bootle and Silverdale stations have been restored, improving the experience for customers travelling along the scenic Cumbrian coast. 

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Thousands of Radar keys sent out to help Northern customers

Customers travelling with Northern can now ask members of staff for a Radar key if they need it to use an accessible toilet.

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Northern encourages customers to check before they travel ahead of a busy bank holiday weekend

Train operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy events over the bank holiday by train.

Volunteers in Bradford

Volunteers clean up Bradford station ahead of new platform opening

Volunteers and railway staff came together to brighten up a busy station in Bradford, ahead of a new platform opening.

Drone used during trespassing crackdown in North East

Drones used during school holiday trespassing crackdown in the North East

Drones are being used to protect young people who put their lives at risk on the railway during the school holidays, as part of a crackdown on trespassing in the North East.

Northern train at Ravenglass station

Train operator encourages Lake District visitors to hop on board and explore Wasdale

Northern is making it easier than ever for visitors to reach one of the Lake District’s most stunning and remote destinations, thanks to a summer connection with the Wasdale Explorer.