3 MILLION train tickets made available for just £2
Northern is once again having its Flash Sale, with 3 million tickets available for just £2. Tickets are on sale now and will run until…
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Weekend disruption to train services in Greater Manchester
There will be a disruption to train services between Manchester and Bolton this weekend because of engineering work at Salford Crescent station.
Electrification of Greater Manchester railway line officially complete
This weekend saw the completion of the £100m electrification of the railway line between Wigan and Bolton.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Carlisle this Wednesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is to visit Carlisle this Wednesday, 11th June 2025, as it hauls The Fellsman. Departing Crewe at 06:38, a diesel locomotive…
WATCH: First electric train on newly-electrified line in Greater Manchester
For the first time since the announcement that the line from Wigan to Bolton in Greater Manchester would be electrified, an electric train has operated…
Most of Northern’s Train Services Will Run As Normal This Bank Holiday
For the bank holiday, most Northern trains will be running as normal; however may be busy.
New £32m Greater Manchester railway station given green light
Wigan Council has given the green light for a new £32m railway station in Golborne to be built. With planning permission granted, Murphy, a local…
Northern advises passengers ahead of new timetable this May
In common with other train operators, from Sunday, 18th May 2025, Northern will introduce a new timetable for its train services.
Liverpool Lime Street station set for closure later this month
Over Easter weekend, train services around Merseyside will be disrupted and Liverpool Lime Street Station will be closed completely on Easter Sunday.
Northern Belle train to visit Carlisle this Saturday
The Northern Belle is to visit Carlisle this Saturday (1st March 2025). The tour will start at Manchester Victoria behind a Class 47 or 57…