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Image shows Buxton biodiversity project installation team (L-R Dominic Greatorex, Mia Hillsden, Nigel Bird & Danielle Brown)

Could ‘Stationwatch’ be the next big nature audit? Bold ambition of Northern biodiversity project

Northern hopes a new project to improve biodiversity at its stations will be so successful that customers will soon be able to take part in ‘Stationwatch’.

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Train operators join forces with tech startups to shape the future of the rail industry

Nine technology startups have been selected to work alongside four train operators to support innovation in the rail industry.

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Police use drones to catch teenagers who fired slingshots at Northern trains

Northern has stated it will not tolerate “reckless” behavior that puts passengers at risk, after teenagers were caught firing slingshots at trains in the North East.  

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‘We know they will love it’: Northern engineer builds play equipment for children at school in South Yorkshire

Pupils at a school in South Yorkshire will soon be able to enjoy new play equipment built by an engineer from the train operator Northern.

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Northern offers students HALF PRICE school run tickets for ENTIRE academic year

Northern is offering students across its network half-price school run tickets for the entire 2024-25 academic year.

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Northern appoints former London Underground man to key operational role in the North West

Northern has appointed Chris Clarke as its new head of operational delivery in the North West.

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It’s vital we keep the social mobility train moving forward, says Northern

Northern has signed-up to a nationwide scheme committed to advancing social mobility and equal opportunities.

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‘We wanted to bring people together’: Volunteers run artwork event at Northern station to combat social isolation

People who use a station in Cheshire were given the opportunity to meet other members of their community and enjoy some arts and crafts, at an event run by a team of dedicated volunteers.

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Northern reinstates 12-week booking window for cheapest tickets following customer demand

Northern is making its cheapest tickets available for customers to book twelve weeks in advance of travel.

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Disability rights campaigners welcome new facility that ‘gives them confidence’ to travel on Northern services

Two disability-rights campaigners have welcomed the introduction of a new facility which improves accessibility for passengers.

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‘I just wanted to let him know I cared’: Train conductor praised for helping boy in distress

A train conductor working for Northern has been praised after he helped a boy in distress.

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Attracting young people to work in rail crucial to achieving net zero operations by 2050, says Northern

Northern says attracting young people to work in the rail industry is crucial to helping them achieve net zero operations by 2050.