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The revival of the railway station tearoom shows no sign of slowing as seven new coffee shops open at Northern stations

The traditional station tearoom is seeing a boom across Northern stations as seven exciting new venues have opened over the last few months – from artisan coffee shops to a bustling bakery.  

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Northern teams up with Pontefract New College and De Lacy Academy Knottingley to inspire future railway leaders

Northern has teamed up with a high school and college in Wakefield, West Yorkshire to inspire railway leaders of the future.

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Northern Trains is offering skills for life to even more railway apprentices

Northern Trains is seeking more talented people to join its 7,000 strong workforce and gain skills for life through its highly popular apprenticeship scheme. 

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Northern targets road users with hundreds of free train tickets during morning commute

Commuters on one of the busiest routes into Manchester city centre are in with a chance of bagging a pair of free train tickets this morning.

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Jason Wade appointed regional director for Northern in the North East

Northern has appointed Jason Wade as its new regional director for the North East.

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Northern teams up with Sony Pictures’ Madame Web for an exciting giveaway

To celebrate the launch of Sony Pictures’ new movie Madame Web in cinemas on February 14, Northern is offering customers the chance to win an amazing family trip to New York City as well as many more prizes.

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Northern appoints new chair for train operator’s independent accessibility user group

Northern has appointed an accessibility campaigner to chair its independent user group which focuses on empowering people to use public transport – no matter their circumstances. 

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Northern takes revenue protection message primetime with appearance on BBC's The One Show as it marks first anniversary of £100 penalty fare

Northern has taken its long-running campaign to reduce ticketless travel on its network to millions of TV viewers with an appearance on BBC’s The One Show.

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New accessible station toilet for Broadbottom

A brand new fully accessible toilet is now open at one of Northern’s Greater Manchester stations.

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No services on strike day and ‘significant disruption expected,’ Northern warns customers

Northern has advised its customers across the North of England that services will be brought to a halt on Wednesday 31 January as the latest ASLEF strike takes place.  

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Northern to attend job fairs to attract new talent to the railway

Northern Trains, one of the biggest employers in the north, is set to attend job fairs in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester in search of talented individuals hoping for a new career on the railway.

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Penalty fares DOWN 20% in first year since government increased fine to £100, says Northern

Northern has seen a 20% drop in the number of penalty fares issued in the first year since the government increased the fine to those travelling without a ticket to £100.