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Northern offers students HALF PRICE school run tickets for ENTIRE academic year

Northern is offering students across its network half-price school run tickets for the entire 2024-25 academic year.

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Northern appoints former London Underground man to key operational role in the North West

Northern has appointed Chris Clarke as its new head of operational delivery in the North West.

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It’s vital we keep the social mobility train moving forward, says Northern

Northern has signed-up to a nationwide scheme committed to advancing social mobility and equal opportunities.

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‘We wanted to bring people together’: Volunteers run artwork event at Northern station to combat social isolation

People who use a station in Cheshire were given the opportunity to meet other members of their community and enjoy some arts and crafts, at an event run by a team of dedicated volunteers.

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Northern reinstates 12-week booking window for cheapest tickets following customer demand

Northern is making its cheapest tickets available for customers to book twelve weeks in advance of travel.

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Disability rights campaigners welcome new facility that ‘gives them confidence’ to travel on Northern services

Two disability-rights campaigners have welcomed the introduction of a new facility which improves accessibility for passengers.

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‘I just wanted to let him know I cared’: Train conductor praised for helping boy in distress

A train conductor working for Northern has been praised after he helped a boy in distress.

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Attracting young people to work in rail crucial to achieving net zero operations by 2050, says Northern

Northern says attracting young people to work in the rail industry is crucial to helping them achieve net zero operations by 2050.

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Northern train completes first journey along Northumberland Line ahead of opening later this year

Northern has completed the first test run along the full length of the new Northumberland Line, as the operator prepares to run services later this year.

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Never Mind The Gap: Northern and TransPennine Express among rail operators teaming up to showcase opportunities for women after career breaks

Northern and TransPennine Express are among rail operators teaming up to support women after they have had career breaks – or just want to try something new.

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‘Traincation’ business up for grabs and North of England should pitch for ‘as big a slice of the pie as possible’, says Northern

‘Traincations’ could be the next big tourism trend and the North of England should aim for ‘as big a slice of the pie as possible’, says Northern.

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Exhibition paying tribute to Northern Quarter street art goes on display at Deansgate station

An exhibition that showcases some of the best street art in Manchester’s Northern Quarter has gone on display at Deansgate station in the city centre.