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Life-saving defibrillators are being installed across 60 Northern stations
A total of 60 Northern stations are set to benefit from life-saving defibrillators over the next three months.
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Global Railway Review’s key rail industry trends in 2023
Following a turbulent few years for the rail industry, Global Railway Review looks ahead to some of the top industry trends to keep an eye on in 2023.
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Northern appoint new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery
Northern have appointed John Khatri as new Head of Engineering Transformation Delivery to focus on enhancing working and improvements to facilities.
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Northern offers a first glimpse of new LIDAR technology made famous by NASA
Northern has given an international delegation a preview of LIDAR technology made famous by NASA aboard its Intelligent Trains concept train.
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Northern set to replenish workforce in 2023
Northern are looking to recruit up to 280 drivers and conductors throughout 2023 to help replenish their workforce.
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Network Rail invest in platform extensions for longer trains on Manchester Airport line
Platforms at three stations between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport are being extended for passengers as part of an £8.5m Network Rail investment.
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Northern upgrade Hull depot to deliver better reliability for passengers
Northern have completed upgrade work on its TrainCare Centre in Hull which will increase its maintenance and servicing capacity.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 28 Nov - 02 Dec 2022.
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Northern deploys new technology to identify whether a ticket is valid
Northern managed stations will be utilising a new technology at automated ticket barriers to alert staff about passengers using an incorrect ticket.
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VIDEO: Northern highlight efforts to keep trains clean and tidy
Northern have released a video highlighting the efforts to keep its fleet of 345 trains clean as part of an appeal to customers to take their rubbish with them when they leave trains.
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Network Rail invest £7.3m to overhaul Salford’s biggest rail station
The much-needed Salford Central station improvements will provide a better travelling experience for passengers and improve train reliability across Greater Manchester.
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Network Rail to use 800-tonne crane to lift derailed cement wagons
Drone footage has been released of a derailed freight train site in Carlisle where Network Rail are installing an 800-tonne crane to recover the wagons.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade work continues at Castleford
A new footbridge and signalling system has been installed at Castleford station to help trains run more reliability and keep passengers moving.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 31 October-04 November 2022.
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Northern marks National Engineering Day with first ‘Intelligent Train’
Fitted with LIDAR technology, the 'Intelligent Trains' will actively monitor and report back on issues that could have an impact on operational activity.