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New software makes rail website more accessible

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September 27, 2024
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Train operator Northern has added extra features to its website to make it more accessible when checking train times or the latest information about services.

Train fares reduced by up to 20% in East Yorkshire

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September 27, 2024
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To increase the numbers travelling by train, Northern and TransPennine Express plans to slash the price of tickets on two key routes in East Yorkshire.

50 Northern stations to have parcel delivery lockers

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September 24, 2024
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Lockers operated by the parcel delivery service Quadient are being installed at 50 railway stations throughout the North of England.

Deadline approaches for half price school run train tickets

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September 23, 2024
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Train operator Northern has issued a timely reminder that the special offer of half-price school run train tickets expires next Friday, 27 September.

Watch: Live-action exercise tests Network Rail’s emergency response plans

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September 21, 2024
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Network Rail along with the Emergency services and industry partners has carried out a live action exercise to test their emergency response plans.

Northern workers trained to help protect rising number of vulnerable railway users

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September 20, 2024
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Train operator Northern is arranging training for its workforce to help protect the rising number of vulnerable passengers.

Local man becomes first train driver qualified to drive on Northumberland Line

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September 19, 2024
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Brian Terry, who lives in South East Newcastle, has become the first train driver to complete the Northumberland training programme.

Local man becomes first train driver qualified to drive on Northumberland Line

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September 19, 2024
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Brian Terry, who lives in South East Newcastle, has become the first train driver to complete the Northumberland training programme.

Northern train operator blocks dating apps from on-board WiFi

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September 18, 2024
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To keep all passengers safe under the Friendly WiFi Scheme, Northern has announced that all dating apps have been blocked from being used when passengers use their on-board WiFi.

Praise for Lancashire railway staff who spotted missing girl

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September 9, 2024
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Two railway staff at Blackburn railway station in Lancashire have been praised for helping to reunite a missing eight-year-old girl with her family.