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Managing director Tricia Williams

Northern boss committed to ‘opening doors’ for women in the rail industry

Northern boss Tricia Williams said she is committed to “opening doors” for women in the rail industry.

Image shows employees from Northern working at Bolton station

Bolton railway station gets biodiversity makeover

Bolton station in Greater Manchester is the latest station managed by Northern to receive a ‘biodiversity makeover’.

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Hawks brought in to ruffle the feathers of pigeons causing problems for Northern customers

Hawks are patrolling the skies above three Northern stations to scare off pigeons which have been causing problems for customers. 

Tony Wright and Graham Blake unveil the artwork

Artwork featuring Harry Styles unveiled at Cheshire railway station

Artwork featuring Harry Styles has been unveiled at Holmes Chapel railway station in Cheshire.

GoodMaps app at Manchester Victoria

Free app makes it easier for customers to navigate four Northern stations

Customers can now use a free app that gives them the confidence to navigate four Northern stations independently.

Image shows Rebecca Prendergast at Newton Heath TrainCare Centre (2)

‘Inspirational’ Northern employee wins award for making engineering safer and more efficient

An “inspirational” Northern employee has been presented with a prestigious industry award for working to make engineering safer and more efficient. 

Image shows new rugby kit provided by Northern

Train operator gives local rugby clubs the chance to get kitted out like a Super League team

Northern is giving local rugby clubs across its network the chance to get kitted out like a Super League team.

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Mother praises Northern conductor for helping baby during medical emergency

A mother has praised a conductor working for Northern after he reacted quickly to help her baby during a medical emergency.

Image shows Deansgate Pedestrain Flow until Mon 24 Feb

Deansgate station entrance closed until Monday: Customers advised to use Metrolink exit

People arriving or departing from Deansgate station in Manchester will have to enter and exit the platforms via Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink station until Monday 24 February.

Image shows Tina at Allerton

‘Tina’ on hand to ensure region’s train wheels “keep on turning”

A wheel lathe named Tina has been unveiled as the latest weapon in the battle to ensure the region’s train wheels “keep on turning”.

Image shows Valen-TRAINS Day message (TVM)

Rail commuters surprised by ‘Valen-TRAINS Day’ messages at stations

Ten lucky commuters were surprised on their way to work this morning with special ‘Valen-TRAINS Day’ messages from their beloved.

Image shows Newton Heath War Memorial

War memorial honouring railway workers who lost their lives during the First World War to go on display at Bury Transport Museum

A war memorial at Newton Heath TrainCare Centre in Greater Manchester is to go on display at Bury Transport Museum next month.