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Rail users across the north of England are being advised to check before they travel this weekend.

Rail users seeking to travel between Chester and Manchester during the three days of industrial action should pay close attention to the temporary timetables.

Northern has announced the full timetable for train services set to run during the three days of industrial action on Saturday 8, Sunday 9 and Monday 10 July.

A key passenger stairway at Heaton Chapel station has fully reopened for business after vandalism caused significant damage last year.

Northern’s Better Stations programme is taking shape.

And work on the first station began today – at Eccleston Park, near Prescot.

Arriva, one of Europe’s largest transport companies, announced today (15 June 2017) that David Brown has been appointed as Managing Director of Arriva Rail North Ltd which operates the Northern rail franchise.

Arriva, one of Europe’s largest transport companies, announced today (15 June 2017) that David Brown has been appointed as Managing Director of Arriva Rail North Ltd which operates the Northern rail franchise.

Northern launches 10th train in multi-million pound fleet refurbishment programme

Services have now been restored between Halifax and Hebden Bridge after they were suspended yesterday evening as a result of a suspected landslip blocking the line.

There are currently no services between Halifax and Hebden Bridge as a result of a landslip. This means that services between Leeds and Manchester Victoria and York and Blackpool North are experiencing severe disruption.

Northern is offering One Love Manchester concert ticket holders free rail travel into and out of Manchester on Sunday 4 June.

Northern wants to hear your view on proposals to improve its stations.