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A Northern train driver who worked as a paramedic during the COVID-19 outbreak has been awarded one of the country’s highest civilian honours.  

Network Rail engineers have been pumping out flood water, repairing landslip damage and clearing out and strengthening drainage channels after the heavy rain at Burscough yesterday (Tuesday 6 October).

The railway between Wigan Wallgate and Southport is likely to be closed all day tomorrow (Wednesday) following severe flooding.

A landslip has closed the rail line between Wigan and Southport following a day of disruption caused by flooding.

The rail line between Liverpool and Manchester (via Newton le Willows) has reopened following a landslip earlier this evening.

Northern is warning customers travelling between Liverpool and Manchester that their journey will be disrupted following a landslip at Roby.

Northern has showcased its commitment to inclusivity with the installation of special sign language artwork at Bingley station.

An investment of more than £160,000 has transformed the car park at Meadowhall Interchange.  

Have you adder encounter with Northern’s wildlife in Cumbria?

Adders, one of just three species of snake found in the UK, have been spotted very close to Seascale station and Northern is calling on customers in the area to be considerate to the reclusive reptiles.

Northern customers in Cheshire and South Manchester are being warned to plan ahead this weekend as signalling problems continue to affect services in the area.

Northern is reminding customers to plan carefully ahead of the introduction of new timetables next week.

England’s highest station’s car park has been transformed after a major overhaul.