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04
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
Roadworks on the A1

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
90% OF TRAINS ON TIME FOR NORTHERN

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
NORTHERN RAIL ON TRACK FOR BUSINESS EXCELLENCE

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...

22
May
2009
BLACKBERRIES FOR ALL CONDUCTORS

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
EXPLORE CUMBRIA BY TRAIN

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...

19
May
2009
TOP UK SAFETY HONOUR FOR NORTHERN RAIL

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

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...

07
May
2009
PUTTING LOCAL REAL ALE ON THE RIGHT TRACKS

PUTTING LOCAL REAL ALE ON THE RIGHT TRACKS

A new Yorkshire real ale has been launched to celebrate the Penistone Line, one of the country’s most famous railway lines. The 37 mile long Penistone Line runs through picturesque scenery...

20
Apr
2009

REFURBISHMENT JUST THE TICKET FOR LIVERPOOL LIME STREET

Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street are benefitting from improved ticket office and travel centre facilities following a £90,000 revamp thanks to investment from Northern and Merseytravel. The...


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