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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.

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.

Volunteers celebrate 175th anniversary of station on one of the country's most scenic rail lines
Volunteers working to make improvements for Northern customers at a station in Yorkshire came together to celebrate the 175th anniversary of its opening.

Northern gears up for a Magic Weekend as thousands of fans head to Newcastle
Train operator Northern is getting ready to help thousands of rugby league fans from across the North get to Newcastle for the Super League Magic Weekend.

Northern says most train services will be running as usual over the early May bank holiday
Train operator Northern is encouraging customers to get out and enjoy the early May bank holiday by train.

'Major milestone' reached as 250,000 journeys are made on the Northumberland Line
Passengers who have made more than 250,000 journeys on Northumberland Line services are being reminded they can beat the queues for tickets by buying online.

Northern trials new priority seating with clearer markings for customers
New priority seating for disabled, pregnant and elderly customers is being introduced on 12 Northern trains, as part of a new trial.

Customers provided with step-free access at Daisy Hill station after £4 million upgrade
Members of the community and accessibility campaigners joined Bolton Council Leader, Nick Peel, and MP for Bolton West, Phil Brickell, to mark the official opening of a new lift at Daisy Hill station, providing passengers step-free access for the first time.

Hop aboard the Easter Eggs-press! Fun-filled family train returns to the Yorkshire Coast
Train operator Northern and the Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) are excited to announce the return of the much-loved Easter Special train on Saturday 19 April, with a fun-filled journey for families travelling along the scenic Yorkshire Coast line.

New timetables for trains across the North from Sunday 18 May
Train operator Northern is reminding customers to check before they travel, with timetables for trains changing from Sunday 18 May 2025.

‘I wouldn’t change a thing’: Northern manager retires 48 years after joining the railway as a cleaner
A manager who retired 48 years after joining the railway as a carriage cleaner said he has enjoyed a "fantastic” career.

Better bike facilities are coming to Northern railway stations
Changes to bicycle storage facilities are being introduced at a number of stations on the Northern network.