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Sections of Northern Line set to close later this week

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November 14, 2024
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Merseyrail has today reminded its passengers that its Northern line services will be disrupted all day this Sunday (17 November) and early on Monday (18 November).

Steam locomotive 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier to visit Carlisle this week

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November 13, 2024
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The Northern Belle is running once again this week, and this time will feature LMS Black 5 No. 45407 The Lancashire Fusilier for part of…

Train conductor helps save woman’s life in North Yorkshire

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November 8, 2024
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Quick thinking by a train conductor who works for Northern has helped to save a woman’s life on a train in Middlesbrough.

Dog found abadoned with injuries gets new home

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November 6, 2024
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One of Northern’s staff members has given a home to 12-year-old Boxer, Molly, who was found abandoned near Blackpool Depot sidings.

Train operator set to remotely monitor trains across Yorkshire

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November 6, 2024
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Train operator Northern has revealed that it will be remotely monitoring some of its Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ trains as they travel across Yorkshire, to help identify any engine problems before the train returns to its depot.

Yorkshire Dales railway station gets safety boost

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November 2, 2024
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A railway station in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales now has a new footbridge as part of a multi-million-pound investment to make it safer and more accessible.

More Northern customers are buying their tickets in advance

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November 1, 2024
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The number of train tickets purchased in advance by customers of train operator Northern has increased by almost 10% in the last year,

Train gets stuck on slippery rails and disrupts passenger trains in Lancashire

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November 1, 2024
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Northern is advising passengers to check before travelling this morning after a broken-down freight train is blocking a Trans-Pennine route. The freight train has broken…

Staff at Lancashire station named as finalists for national award

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October 29, 2024
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Staff at one of the busiest railway stations in Lancashire are finalists in this year’s RailStaff Awards.

Where to see steam locomotive 45212 in Derbyshire this Sunday

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October 25, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be in operation this Sunday (27th October 2024), hauling The Peaks Express from Preston to Derby and return. Note:…