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Northern's chief operating officer reminds customers to 'Check before you travel' ahead of RMT strikes TOMORROW & Saturday

Northern's chief operating officer, Tricia Williams, has issued a reminder to customers to 'Check before you travel' ahead of the RMT strikes on Thursday (16 March) and Saturday (18 March).

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Don’t delay, apply today: Female chief operating officer of Northern says: “There’s never been a better time to be a woman in the rail industry"

The chief operating officer of Northern has used Women’s History Month to urge women across the North of England to join her on the railway, declaring: “There’s never been a better time to be a woman in the rail industry.”  

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Northern recognised by national body for streamlining on-board ticket checks and fare evasion reporting that has helped significantly reduce 'ticketless travel'

Train operator, Northern has been recognised for streamlining the process by which its conductors and revenue protection team retail and validate tickets as well as report fare evasion incidents.

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Train strikes set to go ahead: Northern issues advice to customers

Northern has advised customers to ‘check before you travel’ on two dates next week as the RMT stage their latest strike action against train operators on Thursday 16 & Saturday 18 March.

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Customers to see new and improved information screens across Northern network

Customer information is being improved at rail stations across the Northern network with the installation of 230 new display screens at 93 stations.

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Meet the railway muses: Female staff from Northern trade trains for the gallery wall in new ‘Women in Uniform’ exhibition

A photography exhibition is celebrating women that wear a uniform, including seven members of staff from Northern.  

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New cycle hub opens at Manchester Oxford Road station

A new secure and dry space for cyclists to leave their bikes is now open at a busy Northern station.  

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New boss to help improve and modernise historic Allerton TrainCare Centre in Merseyside

Northern is looking for someone to manage its TrainCare Centre at Allerton in Merseyside.

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Train crew and station staff reveal worst passenger habits 'of the few that affect the many' on journeys every day

Train crew and station staff working for Northern have revealed the worst passenger habits 'of the few that affect the many' on the train operator's 2,500 services a day.

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Definitely not a load of rubbish: Innovative trial at Northern station increases recycling rate for customer waste

Items recycled at one of Northern's busiest stations has increased almost tenfold as a result of an innovative trial, which means less refuse is going to waste.  

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Independent businesses ‘breathe new life’ into stations

Train stations are often bustling hubs of activity connecting people to destinations across the north. Train operator Northern is highlighting some of its station offerings that might make you want to stay a while. There is a whole host of independent businesses – from artisan coffee shops to a vibrant antique shop. Here's a guide to some of the best hidden gems that can be found Northern’s network. 

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Northern wins national business award for innovative approach to accessible rail travel

Northern has scooped a prestigious national award for its unique and innovative approach to improving accessibility on trains and at stations.