news Network Rail introduces leaf blasting trains across the North West 1 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review Network Rail has today launched a fleet of several specialist trains, whose job is to remove and wash away leaf debris across the North West rail route this autumn 2021.
news Greater Manchester’s Hyde Central station installs new passenger information screens 24 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review Hyde Central station in Greater Manchester has installed new customer information and departure screens to deliver an easier and smoother experience for Northern passengers.
news Key Manchester rail route receives modern signalling upgrade 1 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review Manchester’s railway has received a once in a generation maintenance upgrade of a 21st century signalling system, which aims to improve future journeys for passengers and rail freight.
news Northern introduces eight bi-mode Class 769 trains onto network 20 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review The Class 769 bi-mode trains enable operation without an overhead or third rail supply, spreading the benefits of electrification to non-electrified routes.
news Northern installs new ticket vending machines at over 400 locations 7 May 2021 | By Global Railway Review As part of its wider A Better Way to Go campaign, Northern has invested £17 million in delivering a total of 621 touch-screen ticket vending machines.
news ORR publishes 2020-2021 Q3 statistics for UK passenger rail performance 18 February 2021 | By Global Railway Review ORR's statistics show that the punctuality of all 23 UK operators improved in Q3 of 2020-2021 when compared to 2019-2020, but a total of 11 per cent fewer trains were scheduled.
news Northern’s refurbishment programme reaches final milestone before completion 8 February 2021 | By Global Railway Review The final train to be refurbished under Northern's £100 million transformation programme has been delivered to Arriva Train Care in Crewe.
news Northern continues accessibility efforts in preparation for return of passengers 28 January 2021 | By Global Railway Review Despite a fall in passenger numbers due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, Northern is continuing its efforts to ensure that travel is more accessible in preparation for the inevitable return of passengers.
news New consultation launched to improve Manchester’s railways 14 January 2021 | By Global Railway Review While the public are being asked to stay at home, the rail industry is using this opportunity to plan improvements around Manchester ready for when passengers return in much greater numbers.
news Northern to introduce real-time train information for passengers 21 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review 'Know Your Train' will allow Northern passengers to find out a wide range of information about the train that they will be travelling on in real-time.
news Northern launches new campaign to improve workforce diversity 16 October 2020 | By Global Railway Review The rail operator has created more than 160 new roles, as it looks to encourage the next generation of black, ethnic minority, female and younger employees to its workforce.
news Network Rail investing in latest digital signalling technology in Manchester 7 September 2020 | By Global Railway Review As part of the Great North Rail Project, Network Rail is investing £36 million to transform Manchester’s railway signalling system and improve journeys for passengers and freight.
news Northern leaders call for commitment to post-COVID-19 rail operations 12 June 2020 | By Global Railway Review Leaders across the North of England have highlighted the importance of restoring passenger confidence in rail in order to ensure post-COVID-19 stability.
news Northern appoints new Managing Director under public ownership 4 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review Following the UK government taking over operation of the Northern franchise, a new Managing Director, Nick Donovan, has been appointed.
news UK Government takes over running of Northern franchise 1 March 2020 | By Global Railway Review The UK Government has officially taken over the running of services across the Northern network, marking a new start for the future of the franchise.
