Northern offers £100k to social mobility groups
The operator has opened applications for grants from its 2024 Customer and Community Improvement Fund.
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West Yorkshire politicians call for long term investment in region’s rail network
Politicians in West Yorkshire are calling on the Government for more investment in the region’s transport network to establish a long-term strategy.
One-pound tickets on sale in northern’s ‘Flash Sale’
Northern is running a three-day ‘Flash Sale’ with five million tickets for journeys across the North of England on sale for prices of one pound or…
77 Northern stations to have new customer information screens
To improve the display of customer information, train operator Northern is to install more than 100 new information screens at 77 of its stations.
Penistone rail line to receive £48 million in Levelling Up funding boost
The Penistone rail line which connects several major cities across Yorkshire is set to receive £48 million extra funding to help improve services.
Northern train driver urges men with mental health issues to seek help
The tragedy of men who take their own lives has been highlighted by a Northern train driver who witnessed such an event on the tracks in front of his …
New lease of life for closed Yorkshire heritage railway
Redevelopment of the former Elsecar Ironworks has been announced that includes a new heritage railway, rail college, and outdoor events area.
Northern re-records 34 station name announcements with local pronunciation
Northern has re-recorded on-board announcements of then names of thirty-four stations on its network after appealing to the public for help.
Yorkshire and Lancashire rail passengers help prevent 5m kgs of Carbon Dioxide from entering atmosphere
Emission savings have been revealed by Northern for the 25 most popular commuter routes.
Passengers urged to plan ahead of West Yorkshire railway upgrades
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is urging passengers between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York this autumn to plan their journeys ahead of time.