Northern has announced that it will be naming a train after Rob Burrow, rugby league legend and Motor Neurone Disease (MND) campaigner.

Working with the MND Association and Rob’s family, they will be creating artwork for the train which pays tribute to him as well as raising awareness of the condition.

The train will be unveiled later this year in West Yorkshire, where it will go on to be seen by thousands of people each day.

Rob, who died in 2024 at 41, spent the last years of his life raising awareness and money for the condition.

Last month (June), Northern partnered up with the MND Association to help raise money for their research.

Northern has launched their ‘7 weeks of summer campaign’, where employees will take part in fundraising activities.

Northern employees have been inspired by Rob, which led to the train naming.

 “When we were asked to name a train after Rob, we agreed it was a fantastic opportunity to honour his legacy.

“With the support of his family and the MND Association, we are now working to make this happen.

“So many of us here at Northern were inspired by Rob’s indomitable spirit and his commitment to helping others suffering with this cruel disease.

“That’s why we want to pay tribute to this great man, help raise awareness of MND and funding which can be used to help find a cure.”

Tricia Williams, managing director of Northern