New West Yorkshire railway station project reaches new milestone
The project to build a new station at Elland in Calerdale, West Yorkshire has made significant progress with the announcement of a contractor for the …
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Over 1,000 use new Yorkshire Dales tourist train in first 3 months
In a boost to tourism in the Yorkshire Dales, over 1,000 people have travelled on the Yorkshire Dales Explorer train service that started in June this…
Group of women adopt Lancashire railway station
A group of women from Accrington have adopted their local railway station and look after it to give a good impression of the town they proudly call ho…
Tech startups have the potential to shape the rail industry’s future
The nine winners of the Future Labs pitch day event have been announced
Drones Used To Catch Sling Shot Perpetrators
At the beginning of July, the Bishop Aukland Line, otherwise known as the Tees Valley Line which runs for 38 miles between Bishop Auckland and…
Northern highlights commitment to social mobility and equal opportunities
Northern has joined The Purpose Coalition, a nationwide scheme committed to advancing social mobility and improving equal opportunities.
Half-price season tickets for students
Students in the north of England can obtain season tickets for train travel during all of the 2024-25 academic year at half price.
Railway line in Greater Manchester to be closed for 10 days
Train services between Wigan and Bolton will be suspended for ten days at the end of August in connection with the line’s electrification.
Train services will be disrupted on Rugby League’s Magic Weekend
On 17/18 August, Huddersfield station will be closed, which will affect fans travelling to Leeds for Rugby League’s Magic Weekend.
Train conductor praised for staying with distressed boy until help arrived
A train conductor who spotted a boy in distress on a Manchester-bound train has been praised after he sat and spoke with the boy until help arrived.