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"READ ALL ABOUT IT”: Northern launches ‘when it’s read its blue campaign’ to increase newspaper recycling and tackle recycling rejection

Northern is reminding customers that ‘When it’s Read it’s Blue’ in a bid improve recycling of newspapers at select stations across the North of England.  

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Northern signs deal to help boost visitor economy of Peak District & Derbyshire

Train operator, Northern, has signed a deal with Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire to become one of its new strategic partners.

Andy Marden

Northern appoints new TrainCare Centre manager at Neville Hill depot

Northern has appointed Andy Marden as its new TrainCare Centre manager at Neville Hill depot.

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Northern service and railway damaged after vandals throw log at train

Train operator Northern and Network Rail are appealing for information after a group of individuals threw a log into the path of an oncoming train near Bolton.

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Northern launches online group travel booking facility for parties of 10 or more

Train operator, Northern, will now offer groups of ten or more the opportunity to book their travel online as it seeks to encourage group travel organisers off the road and onto the railway.

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Blackpool North station given colourful makeover to welcome passengers

One of Northern’s busiest stations has been given a makeover and now features a colourful new façade to welcome passengers to the station.  

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Rail minister joins forces with female staff at Northern for special International Women’s Day message to women across the North of England

Rail minister, Wendy Morton MP, has joined forces with female staff at Northern for a special International Women’s Day message.

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Final call for Northern’s engineering apprenticeship applicants

Northern has used World Engineering Day (Friday, 4 March) to issue a final call for applications to its industry-leading engineering apprenticeship programme.

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A match made in…Cumbria. Train operator and tourist board join forces to promote year-round sustainable travel to region.

Northern has signed an agreement with Cumbria Tourism to ‘up the ante’ on their efforts to attract more leisure visitors from across the UK.

Tony Plumbley

Northern appoints new head of engineering as major fleet upgrade continues apace

Northern has appointed Tony Plumbley as its new head of engineering.

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More life-saving defibrillators to be installed across Northern network

A total of 100 new defibrillators are set to be installed at Northern’s stations – taking the total number on the train operator’s network to 189. 

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Manchester skyline celebrated in HUGE new artwork at Victoria Station

A passenger footbridge at Manchester Victoria station has become the unlikely setting for the city’s latest public art installation.