News

*****Media call*****

***Leeds station – Wednesday 23 January 9.15-10.30am***

There is ongoing disruption to train services between Newcastle and Carlisle following a collision between a car and a Northern train.

To commemorate the service of the Class 37s on the Cumbrian Coast, Northern and Direct Rail Services (DRS) have commissioned a farewell return journey between Carlisle and Carnforth on Friday 11 January.

Employers, Passenger Groups and elected representatives across the North today gave their support for an independent ACAS Inquiry in a bid to make progress in resolving the RMT dispute.

Northern has formally written to ACAS requesting it to use its powers to establish an independent inquiry into the issues at the heart of RMT’s ongoing dispute with the train operator.

In the run up to Christmas, Northern has been providing support to party goers as they pass through its stations in Manchester.

Northern has announced details of the services it will operate for the RMT strike action on Saturday, 15 December and the following two Saturdays.

Northern has written to the RMT inviting it to recommence ACAS talks.

Every six months train operators across the country review and amend timetables to deliver improvements for customers.

Northern has announced changes to its timetable which will see an extra fast service added between Leeds and York.

Northern has announced changes to its timetable which will see an extra service each week day for customers between Hazel Grove and Manchester Piccadilly.

Northern welcomes the commitment from the Department for Transport and Transport for the North for a second person to be retained on board Northern services.