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Sep
2009
Sep
2009
NEVILLE HILL TRAIN DEPOT OPENS ITS DOORS
Ever wondered what it takes to look after the fleets of trains that carry passengers to London and across the Yorkshire and Humber and Midlands Regions - well now is your chance to find out. For...
05
Aug
2009
Aug
2009
Extra services for the Whitehaven Food Festival
During the Whitehaven Food Festival, Northern Rail will be running additional trains from Maryport and Workington to Whitehaven on both Saturday 8th August & Sunday 9th August 2009. Avoid traffic...
04
Aug
2009
Aug
2009
MAJOR IMPROVEMENT WORKS DURING AUGUST FOR METROLINK
Throughout August 2009, the Eccles and Altrincham Metrolink lines wil be closed. There will be a replacement bus service to and from Manchester until Tuesday 1 September. Trams will still run between...
20
Jul
2009
Jul
2009
Roadworks on the A1
New service starts 27th July! Departing at 0707 from Durham and calling at Chester-le-Street at 0714, arriving in Newcastle at 0725. Operates Monday - Friday for the duration of the roadwork's on the...
17
Jun
2009
Jun
2009
90% OF TRAINS ON TIME FOR NORTHERN
Northern has achieved a major milestone in delivering a more punctual train service for its growing numbers of passengers. More than 90% of trains have run on time in the last 12 months compared to...
10
Jun
2009
Jun
2009
NORTHERN RAIL ON TRACK FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Northern has been recognised as a well-managed business that is committed to improving the quality of its operations to benefit customers and employees. The plaudits came from the North of England...
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May
2009
May
2009
BLACKBERRIES FOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Northern is providing hi-tech handheld computers to more than 1,000 conductors so that they can give customers faster and more accurate information. Northern is the first train operator in the...
20
May
2009
May
2009
EXPLORE CUMBRIA BY TRAIN
Northern is inviting people to explore Cumbria by train with the launch of our new Cumbria Day Ranger ticket. We have developed the Cumbria Day Ranger ticket in partnership with Cumbria County...
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May
2009
May
2009
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TOP UK SAFETY HONOUR FOR NORTHERN RAIL
Northern has been named winner of the prestigious Sir George Earle Trophy at this year’s RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health and Safety Awards. We beat...
13
May
2009
May
2009
Cyclepoint
Northern are working in partnership with Network Rail, Metro and Leeds City Council to deliver this exciting project to Leeds station. The concept is taken from our Dutch partners NedRailways and...