Automatic ticket charging using GPS technology to be expanded
A trial of digital ticketing using GPS (Global Positioning System) technology is being expanded to Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster.
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Trial of GPS technology to calculate cheapest train fares
From 1st September, passengers in the East Midlands can participate in a trial where GPS technology will calculate their cheapest fare.
Volunteer Ticketing Trial on East Midlands Railway and Northern
Passengers across the North and East Midlands will now be able to take part in a new digital ticketing trial from today (6th June).
Shocking Footage Prompts Emergency Closure of Yorkshire Level Crossing
Due to record-breaking misuse, an emergency closure order has been granted for a level crossing in Barnsley.
Investigation into gap beneath Yorkshire railway line means changes to trains
Network Rail is advising passengers of changes to trains as investigations take place into a gap between the rail and ballast. The gap was discovered…
Northern offers £100k to social mobility groups
The operator has opened applications for grants from its 2024 Customer and Community Improvement Fund.
West Yorkshire politicians call for long term investment in region’s rail network
Politicians in West Yorkshire are calling on the Government for more investment in the region’s transport network to establish a long-term strategy.
One-pound tickets on sale in northern’s ‘Flash Sale’
Northern is running a three-day ‘Flash Sale’ with five million tickets for journeys across the North of England on sale for prices of one pound or…
77 Northern stations to have new customer information screens
To improve the display of customer information, train operator Northern is to install more than 100 new information screens at 77 of its stations.
Penistone rail line to receive £48 million in Levelling Up funding boost
The Penistone rail line which connects several major cities across Yorkshire is set to receive £48 million extra funding to help improve services.
