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Northern adds to IT team with new head of architecture

Northern has appointed John Lombard as it’s new head of architecture within its IT department.

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Everything parents and guardians need to know about travelling with children this half term…

Northern is providing parents and guardians with everything they need to know about travelling with children during the half term holidays.

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Northern asks customers to help with pigeon problem after it trials fake owls and 'fire gel'

Northern is asking customers to stop feeding pigeons who have staged coos at some of its stations.

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Best mates with 63 years’ combined service on the railway across the North East all set to hang up their hats

Two best mates that have worked on the railway across the North East for a combined 63 years are set to hang up their hats and begin retirement.

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Artwork used to combat vandalism at West Yorkshire station

New artwork which celebrates the history and heritage of a village in West Yorkshire has been unveiled at the local station.  

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Thousands of school children taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line

Thousands of school children have been taught how to stay safe on the new Northumberland Line.

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Changing the way we drive our trains can save THOUSANDS of litres of diesel a year, says Northern

Data scientists working with Northern have proven that small tweaks to the way its trains are driven can save thousands of litres of diesel a year.

Image shows (L-R) left to right, Anthony Stocks, Bob Darlington, Mike Hughes, Martin Cowell and Neville Dyson.

Train driver with 50 years’ service on the railway recognised by colleagues in Greater Manchester

A man with more than 50 years’ service on the railway in Greater Manchester has been recognised by his colleagues.

Rob Cummings

‘Leaf it to me’: Meet the man who makes sure Northern is ready to face the ‘big problem’ of fallen leaves on the line

The man tasked with preparing Northern for autumn said the train operator is ready to tackle the “big problem” of fallen leaves on the line.

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Northern teams-up with Hull Kingston Rovers to get fans to Grand Final on Saturday for just £10

Northern has teamed-up with Hull Kingston Rovers to offer fans travelling to watch the Super League Grand Final on Saturday (12 October) a special ticket to get them to the match.

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Northern sends 300 young rugby league fans tickets to watch the Grand Final

Northern has given 300 young rugby fans the chance to watch the Super League Grand Final live on Saturday.

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Teacher’s Pet: Northern reminds teachers to claim 25% discount on its services across the region

Northern says teachers across the North of England should remember to claim a special 25% discount on Advance Purchase tickets on its services.