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From turbines to train delay prediction, tech start-ups showcase innovative solutions to the rail industry

From capturing energy created by passing trains, to technology that could potentially predict delays, nine technology start-ups have shared innovative ideas with rail industry leaders at Future Labs EXPO.

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Tickets for Northumberland Line services now on sale

Northern has announced that tickets for Northumberland Line services are now on sale.

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New rail timetable from THIS Sunday

A new rail timetable comes into effect across the region on Sunday (15 December), with a handful of services added and removed and others subject to slight re-timing.

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Northern staff win big at national rail industry awards

Staff working for Northern have been recognised at a national rail industry awards scheme.

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Northern appoints Joanna Milton to engineering leadership role

Northern has appointed Joanna Milton to its engineering leadership team.

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Northern and TransPennine Express join forces to offer students MASSIVE discount on commute to school

Northern and TransPennine Express have joined forces on a ticket scheme designed to get more students commuting to school by rail.

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25% discount on region’s trains for charity employees, reminds Northern to mark UK Charity Week

Northern has issued a reminder to employees of registered charities that they are eligible for 25%-off travel on their 2,500 services a day across the North of England.

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Passengers in the North West told to ‘Check Before You Travel’ on Sundays AND over the Christmas period

Northern has advised its customers in the North West to ‘Check Before You Travel’ on Sundays in December due to planned engineering works and the potential for short notice cancellations.

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Northern engineers recognised for maintaining region’s trains

Engineers at Northern have been recognised for maintaining the region’s trains at an awards ceremony in London.

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One year on from ditching chemicals from its cleaning regime, Northern hails move a ‘clean sweep’

Northern says the decision to ditch chemicals from its cleaning regime a year ago has been a ‘clean sweep’ – with less waste, fewer hazards and cost savings all recorded.

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White Ribbon Day: Train boss speaks out ahead of industry event about gender-based violence on the railway

The chief operating officer of Northern has said “we can all do more” to create a safer environment for women working and travelling on the UK rail network.

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Northern appoints Network Rail leader to head-up property estate

Robert Ellams has joined Northern as the train operator’s new head of property on a secondment from Network Rail.