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‘I never liked to be defeated’: Northern engineer retires after working to keep the trains running in Manchester for 53 years
One of Northern’s longest-serving employees has called time on his career, after working to keep trains in Manchester running for 53 years.
Northern encourages racegoers to travel by train, with extra services to the Grand National
Train operator Northern will be helping racegoers gallop to the Grand National festival at Aintree this week, with extra trains running to get customers safely to the races and back home again.
Eight more stations on the Northern network become ‘mobility scooter-friendly’
People who use mobility scooters can now travel to and from another eight stations on the Northern network.
Lancashire trial aims to bring greater confidence to older and disabled people using the rail network
A trial set to take place in Lancashire aims to bring greater confidence to older and disabled people who use the rail network across the North of England.
New train artwork celebrating 2025 UK City of Culture status and local heroes is unveiled by Northern
Train artwork celebrating the Bradford district’s 2025 UK City of Culture status and three of its most famous creatives has been unveiled.
Artwork inspired by famous British Railway posters unveiled at Northern stations
Impressive artwork inspired by the iconic British Railways posters has been created for Northern stations in Yorkshire.
Business launched in a former railway station broom cupboard expanding across the North West
The owners of Le Feast, a growing chain of coffee shops in the North West, say they’re committed to expanding their business on the rail network.
Northern thanks volunteers who make ‘a real difference’ after dozens were recognised at the Community Rail Awards
Northern has praised all of the volunteers who work to make “a real difference” for passengers, after dozens were recognised at the Community Rail Awards.
Northern running 'Forget Me Not' trains so people with dementia can enjoy relaxing day out in stunning scenery
Dementia-friendly Northern services are now running on one of the most scenic routes in the North East so people with the condition can socialise in a safe and relaxing environment.
‘An immersive experience’: Underpass at Yorkshire station transformed with striking murals
Eye-catching artwork which brightens a station underpass has been unveiled at a station in South Yorkshire.
Conductor praised for helping man who suffered medical emergency on Northern train
A conductor has been praised after helping a passenger during a medical emergency on a Northern service.
Region’s leisure travel habits revealed during English Tourism Week
The top destinations for days out by rail across the North of England have been revealed by the train operator Northern.