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Rail commuters surprised by ‘Valen-TRAINS Day’ messages at stations

Ten lucky commuters were surprised on their way to work this morning with special ‘Valen-TRAINS Day’ messages from their beloved.

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War memorial honouring railway workers who lost their lives during the First World War to go on display at Bury Transport Museum

A war memorial at Newton Heath TrainCare Centre in Greater Manchester is to go on display at Bury Transport Museum next month.

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New record for digital tickets on Northern train services

The number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit a monthly high - at over 70% (71.45%) of all journeys between 5 January and 1 February.

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Trial sees more ‘Welcome Points’ at railway stations across the region

Northern is working with the Rail Delivery Group on a trial that will see more ‘Welcome Points’ introduced at stations across the region.

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“Earn while you learn” says Northern as it opens up applications for engineering apprenticeships across the North of England

Budding engineers should “earn while you learn” on the railway according to the boss of the region’s biggest train operator.

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Northern staff proud to welcome visitors to Bradford for 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations

Northern staff say they are proud to welcome visitors to Bradford for the 2025 UK City of Culture celebrations.

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Northern recognised by British Transport Police for work to protect vulnerable people on the railway

Northern has been recognised by British Transport Police for its work to protect vulnerable people travelling on its network.

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Northern urges people who have served in the armed forces to put their skills and experience to use on the railways

Military personnel were told they can apply for a range of roles on the railway once they leave the armed forces, during a tour of Leeds station. 

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Northern takes delivery of prototype semi-immersive static cab simulator as part of transformation of training for region's traincrew

Northern has taken delivery of a prototype of the semi-immersive static cab simulator that new drivers will soon use to earn their stripes.

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Volunteers planning to open new community hub at Yorkshire station after 18-year project

Volunteers transforming an empty building at Mytholmroyd Station into a creative centre for the local community say it will open later this year.

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Northern warns sly vapers to ‘give it up or get off the train’ after receiving dozens of complaints

Northern is warning sly vapers they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

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Last chance for cheap school run tickets, reminds Northern

Students who commute to school by train have until Friday (24 January) to benefit from a 25% discount from the train operator, Northern.