Northern has announced amended timetables designed to keep key workers on the move through the second week of lock-down in the north of England.

As Northern continues to respond to the coronavirus outbreaks, a number of new measures have been introduced today (Thursday) to help protect passengers and staff.

During this difficult time, we’re committed to supporting all our customers and ensuring that if they do need to make that essential journey, it is as safe as it can possibly be.  

Northern has released details of its Key Worker timetables – designed to keep those people on the move in the north during the current coronavirus pandemic.

Moorside station is set to partially re-open, just four weeks after a massive fire caused the Northern station to close.

Rail passengers travelling on the Cumbrian Coast line are advised to check before they travel while emergency repairs are made to a damaged underbridge. 

Northern is responding to the collapse of UK-based airline Flybe with free travel for stranded staff and customers.

Northern Trains Limited has today announced that a new Managing Director will be at the helm of the company as it moves into public ownership.

• Government operator takes over running of services on Northern network today, Sunday 1 March
• Northern leaders from Manchester, Liverpool, Tees Valley and Yorkshire will join panel to advise new operator on priorities for new Northern franchise
• Operator will work with local leaders, industry and passenger representatives to deliver a plan for improvements after first 100 days

Almost 54,000 people applied to work for Arriva Rail North (Northern) in the past 12 months – a record for the train operator.

Platforms 13 and 14 at Manchester Piccadilly are now being treated like ‘a station within a station’ to improve peak times for passengers.

More than £600,000 has been won by rail customers as part of Arriva Rail North’s (Northern) Smart Giveaway.