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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.

Northern conductor Paul Singh

‘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.

Image shows female conductor on-board Northern train

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.

Image shows one of the artwork on display at Deansgate station

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.

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Engineers at Northern confident they will outfox old adversary this autumn as they complete ‘battle prep’ three months ahead of schedule

Engineers at Northern have completed the final fleet modifications to help their annual battle with autumn leaf-fall three months ahead of schedule.

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Northern unveils photography exhibition at historic station in the Lake District as part of major upgrade

An exhibition of photographs celebrating the history of a 146-year-old railway station in the Lake District has been unveiled.

Barrow Boy statue in Bridlington

‘Something to be proud of’: New sculpture that celebrates Bridlington’s forgotten past is unveiled

A new sculpture which celebrates a key part of Bridlington’s railway heritage has been unveiled at the town’s station.

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‘I knew something was not right’: Quick-thinking Northern conductor praised for helping to save passenger who fell ill

A train conductor working for Northern has been praised after he made sure a passenger got swift medical treatment which may have saved her life.

An image of Workington station in Cumbria

Railway station in Cumbria shortlisted for industry ‘Oscar’

A railway station in Cumbria has been shortlisted for a national rail industry award.