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The new Rainhill trials
12 September 2014 | By Northern Rail
Over at Rainhill Station a new set of trials has been undertaken - the scene of the first locomotive trials is now the test bed for new LED lighting...
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Northern Rail Brings Security Systems to 200 Stations
2 September 2014 | By Northern Rail
The UK’s largest rail operator, Northern Rail, has reached a landmark in its security provision and has now installed 200 CCTV facilities at its stations...
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New deal for rail in the North
27 March 2014 | By The Department for Transport
A new deal for rail services in the north that will see tough new targets for punctuality, reliability and passenger satisfaction has been awarded to Northern Rail Ltd, Rail Minister Stephen Hammond announced...
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Exclusive article for Global Railway Review from Northern Rail’s Head of Crime Management, Martyn Guiver
4 February 2014 | By Martyn Guiver, Head of Crime Management, Northern Rail
The Northern franchise was let in December 2004 on a no growth, no investment model by the Department for Transport...
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A clear vision for rail in the North
4 December 2013 | By Alex Hynes, Managing Director, Northern Rail
Operating 2,500 services every day, Northern Rail serves an area stretching from the Scottish Borders down to Nottingham and Stoke and from Southport and Sellafield in the West to Whitby and Hull in the East. It’s a wide ranging landscape of rural communities, market towns and bustling urban centres where…
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Major investment in Manchester’s railway this Christmas
14 November 2013 | By Network Rail
“This project represents a significant investment in the railway in Manchester and in conjunction with the Northern Hub..."
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Todmorden curve set to boost Lancashire’s growing railway
29 October 2013 | By Network Rail
More travel opportunities are on the way for passengers in Burnley and East Lancashire as engineers start work...
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Better facilities for Salford Crescent passengers
15 October 2013 | By Network Rail
The station now has a new ticket office, better customer information and security systems...
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Dickinson Dees appointed to advise Northern Rail
26 February 2013 | By Dickinson Dees
Dickinson Dees has won a prestigious appointment to advise one of the largest train operators in the UK, Northern Rail...
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Temp station triumphs at Rail Awards
20 September 2010 | By Network Rail
The partnership behind the temporary station at Workington North has won the outstanding teamwork category of the National Rail Awards...
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Petards eyeTrain to protect travellers on Northern Rail Network
27 July 2010 | By Petards
Passengers travelling on Northern Rail inter-urban services in the North of England will soon be ensured of increased safety & security...
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Northern first to achieve new RISAS accreditation
4 February 2010 | By Northern Rail
In a rail industry first, Northern Rail has been awarded Rail Industry Supplier Approval Scheme (RISAS) approval for mileage-based maintenance.