Trial sees more ‘Welcome Points’ at railway stations across the region
Northern is working on a trial to see more Welcome Points introduced at railway stations across their network. The units have been developed in partnership…
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No Wales, Blackpool or Edinburgh train service due to strike action
Avanti West Coast has advised passengers to check before travelling this Sunday, with RMT strike action resuming. The operator is forced to run a reduced…
Storm Éowyn: 14 railway lines to see no service as Northern issues Do Not Travel warning
Northern has issued a Do Not Travel warning as Storm Éowyn brings gale-force winds to the North of England.
Four months disruption on Sundays for Avanti West Coast services
Avanti West Coast services on Sundays will be severely disrupted by strike action on Sundays until the end of May.
Blackpool’s Heritage Trams suspended after becoming ‘increasingly difficult’ to operate
After a review, it has been decided to suspend the Heritage Tram Tours in Blackpool. The heritage trams usually operate alongside the modern fleet, but…
Storm Bert: Number of Lancashire and Yorkshire railway lines affected by severe weather
Northern is urging passengers to check ahead as a number of lines are being affected by Storm Bert and severe weather. Trains between Lancaster and…
Jubilee steam locomotive visit Blackpool this week
LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas is set to visit Blackpool this weekend with a Vintage Trains tour. The tour will depart from Birmingham New Street…
Classic electric locomotive to visit Blackpool this Saturday
A Class 86 locomotive will visit Blackpool as part of UK Railtours’ Blackpool Can Can tour. Departing London Euston at 07:13, the tour will pass…
Dog found abadoned with injuries gets new home
One of Northern's staff members has given a home to 12-year-old Boxer, Molly, who was found abandoned near Blackpool Depot sidings.
School trips by train instead of coach could benefit budgets
To save money on school trips, train operator Northern has suggested that schools should “Give up the coach and try us instead”.