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A Northern train waits at Bolton station

Thursdays are the new Fridays thanks to Northern’s £3 return fares

Thursdays really are the new Fridays for commuters travelling from Bolton to Manchester. 

Image shows graffiti on Northern train at Heaton depot

Graffiti gang that targeted Northern train depot in Heaton sentenced

A graffiti gang that repeatedly targeted Northern’s train depot at Heaton in Newcastle upon Tyne has finally been sentenced.

A Northern defibrillator

Life-saving defibrillators are being installed across 60 more Northern stations.

A total of 60 more live-saving defibrillators are set to be installed across Northern’s stations over the next three months.  

John Khatri - Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery at Northern

Former easyJet executive switches planes for trains in new role to head-up engineering transformation at Northern

John Khatri has been appointed head of engineering transformation delivery at train operator, Northern.

Image shows Northern train departing a station

Action by ASLEF and RMT train drivers next week brings fresh disappointment for customers following new timetable roll-out says Northern

Northern will be unable to operate any services on two dates next week as a result of the latest strike action by the ASLEF and RMT unions, a situation the train operator has called a ‘fresh disappointment’ for customers.

Staff open the new Customer Information Point at Leeds station

Northern and Network Rail open new customer information point in Leeds station

A brand-new customer information point has been formally opened in Leeds station to deliver a better experience and offer more support for passengers. 

Image shows Northern service arriving into station

“Fare evaders will have to dig deep” Government's new £100 penalty fare comes into force TODAY

Northern has issued a warning to fare evaders across its network that from today (Monday, 23 January) the government’s new £100 penalty fare comes into effect.

Image shows Northern's Intelligent Trains concept train with staff at Bradford Interchange

Another railway ‘first’ for the North of England as Northern gives international delegation a first glimpse of technology made famous by NASA ‘in service’ aboard its Intelligent Trains concept train

A delegation of more than 60 national and international rail industry professionals has been treated to a sneak preview of some of the new technology Northern has been pioneering as part of its Intelligent Trains programme.

Image shows schoolchildren waiting arrival of a Northern service

“It’s no way to spend your pocket money – don’t risk it!” – Northern appeals to would-be student fare evaders to get an Under 16 Education Season Ticket before penalty fare rises to £100 on Monday

Northern has today issued a ‘final call’ to students across the North of England to get their Under 16 Education Season Tickets before sales close on Friday (20 January).

Image shows Northern conductor operating doors

Northern set to recruit as many as 280 drivers and conductors across the North of England in 2023

Train operator, Northern, is looking to recruit as many as 280 drivers and conductors across the North of England in 2023.

Image shows customers boarding Northern service

Northern offers up to 75%-off group travel bookings made before the end of January

Northern is offering up to 75%-off group travel bookings made before the end of January.  

Lisa Leighton

Northern appoints new People Director to support workforce of 7,000 across the North of England

Train operator, Northern, has appointed Marks & Spencer executive, Lisa Leighton, as its new People Director.