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Railway veteran retires after 48 years of service, reflecting on a ‘fantastic’ career journey
Geoff Price retires after 48 years with Northern, starting as a carriage cleaner and ending as conductor team manager.
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Northern installs 40 new Passenger Assist points
New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.
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Northern expands mobility scooter programme to eight more train stations, improving accessibility across the network
Northern’s mobility scooter programme now includes eight more stations, ensuring greater accessibility for passengers with mobility aids across 179 stations in the North.
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Good salaries, a clear purpose and opportunities for progression
Northern boss, Tricia Williams, said she is committed to “opening doors” for women in the rail industry.
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New Northern rail timetable brings changes across North of England
A new rail timetable effective introduces service adjustments, increased capacity and engineering-related changes across the North of England, with passengers advised to check journeys in advance.
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Northern takes action to improve passenger assistance for disabled travellers
Northern has pledged to improve accessibility and passenger assistance reliability, focusing on staff training, technology use and enhanced support for disabled passengers, with progress monitored by the ORR.
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Northern Train highlights success of chemical-free cleaning system
Northern's switch to the chemical-free Clean Zero cleaner has resulted in reduced waste, fewer hazardous chemicals and significant cost savings, while maintaining high cleanliness standards.
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Northern launches recruitment drive to attract skilled train engineers
Northern is recruiting skilled engineers for roles in Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester, offering competitive salaries of up to £50,320 to maintain its fleet of over 340 trains.
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Cyber resilience takes centre stage at rail industry conference in London
More than 100 rail industry professionals gathered in London on 11 November 2024 for a conference organised by Northern to discuss cyber resilience and strategies for mitigating cyber threats across the sector.
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Conductors prepare for opening of Northumberland line in December 2024
The reopening of the Northumberland line promises to significantly improve local transport, offering affordable and efficient connections for commuters, students and leisure travellers.
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Northern introduces fuel-saving innovations for diesel fleet
Northern has developed a data-driven model that optimises train driving patterns, potentially reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by up to 7%, with trials underway on key routes across the North East.
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Northern enhances website accessibility with new features
Northern has upgraded its website with new accessibility features, including customisable text options and multi-language support, to better serve a diverse range of customers.
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Train fare reductions announced for key East Yorkshire routes
Northern and TransPennine Express are reducing fares by 20% on key routes between Hull, Scarborough and Selby for 12 weeks to encourage more rail travel and reduce road congestion.
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Northern restricts access to dating apps via on-board Wi-Fi
Northern has blocked access to dating apps on its on-board Wi-Fi as part of the Friendly Wi-Fi scheme, which filters inappropriate content to ensure a safe environment for all passengers, especially children.
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Good News Friday: Your weekly round-up of positive rail news!
In this week’s ‘Good News Friday’, we cover Northern’s £100,000 boost for social mobility across Northern England, Luton Station’s new artwork to enhance passenger experience and TPE’s late-night service for Jonas Brothers fans after a Manchester concert.
