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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.

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Trains struck 97 objects in past 12 months – with some items ‘deliberately’ placed on the track, says Northern

Northern services across the North of England struck 97 objects in the past twelve months (Oct 23 – Oct 24), with some items ‘deliberately’ placed on the track.

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Northern looking to recruit dozens of engineers across the North of England

Northern has launched a recruitment drive as it looks to hire skilled engineers who can repair and maintain trains.

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International Men’s Day: Train operator reveals why it put the men who make up 80% of its workforce at the heart of its EDI strategy

A train operator that put men at the heart of it’s equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) strategy has spoken out ahead of International Men’s Day tomorrow (Tuesday, 19 November).

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Northern appoints new commercial and customer director to lead organisation’s drive for growth

Northern has appointed Alex Hornby as its new commercial and customer director.

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Northern offers special £2 set fare for shoppers heading to Christmas Markets in Harrogate and Skipton

Northern is offering a special £2 set fare for shoppers heading to the Christmas Markets in Harrogate and Skipton.

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Northern brings rail industry together to discuss cyber resilience

More than 100 rail industry professionals gathered in London yesterday (Monday, 11 November) at a special conference organised by Northern to discuss cyber resilience.

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Northumberland Line services will make ‘massive difference’ to locals, say conductors training to work on the line

Conductors preparing for the opening of the Northumberland Line are confident services will “make a massive difference” to people in the area.