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“ALWAYS trust your instincts” – Train conductor’s message to colleagues and customers following intervention that helped return missing vulnerable children to their homes

A train conductor whose intervention helped return a group of vulnerable children that had been reported missing to their homes is encouraging colleagues and customers to follow suit if they see something that doesn’t feel ‘quite right’. The conductor, who works for Northern but wishes to remain anonymous, initially approached the group of three young… Continue reading “ALWAYS trust your instincts” – Train conductor’s message to colleagues and customers following intervention that helped return missing vulnerable children to their homes

Six more water dispensers installed across Northern network

Thirsty customers in the north west can now refill their water bottles across some of Northern’s busiest stations and cut down on plastic waste. A total of six water dispensers are set to be installed – with most now complete and ready to use at Guide Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greenfield, Mossley, Windermere and Levenshulme stations. A… Continue reading Six more water dispensers installed across Northern network

Action by ASLEF and RMT train drivers next week brings fresh disappointment for customers following new timetable roll-out

Northern will be unable to operate any services on two dates next week as a result of the latest strike action by the ASLEF and RMT unions, a situation the train operator has called a ‘fresh disappointment’ for customers. ASLEF and RMT members employed in the role of train drivers will strike on Wednesday 1st… Continue reading Action by ASLEF and RMT train drivers next week brings fresh disappointment for customers following new timetable roll-out

Quick reference travel guide for Northern services over Christmas & the New Year published

Train operator, Northern has published a calendar highlighting its travel guidance to customers over Christmas and the New Year. It factors in the known industrial action, major engineering work and regular Christmas ‘shut down’ (Christmas Day & Boxing Day – as well as New Year’s Day in the North-East) up until Tuesday, 10 January, outlining… Continue reading Quick reference travel guide for Northern services over Christmas & the New Year published

No option but another ‘Do Not Travel’ notice: Northern warns customers to expect disruption by RMT strikes next week

Northern has warned its customers across the North of England ‘Do Not Travel’ during the RMT strikes next week. The two 48-hour walk-outs, which will take place on 13-14 and 16-17 December, coupled with the knock-on impact on 15 December in-between the strikes, means an effective five-day travel ban for rail users. During this period,… Continue reading No option but another ‘Do Not Travel’ notice: Northern warns customers to expect disruption by RMT strikes next week

No Northern trains will run on Saturday 26th November due to ASLEF strike action

Northern is warning customers that because of strike action by train driver’s union ASLEF on Saturday 26th November, the train operator cannot operate any services across its network. Customers are advised not to try to travel on this day as there will be major disruption across the whole rail network. For more information, Northern’s customers should… Continue reading No Northern trains will run on Saturday 26th November due to ASLEF strike action

“DO NOT TRAVEL” – Northern’s advice to customers ahead of latest round of strike action by RMT

More strikes by the RMT union in November have forced the train operator Northern to advise its customers across the North of England ‘Do Not Travel’ on three separate dates. Action taking place on Saturday 5th, Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th November will bring all but a handful of services across the network to a halt. Given… Continue reading “DO NOT TRAVEL” – Northern’s advice to customers ahead of latest round of strike action by RMT

Eureka! New leaf-busting technology fitted to Northern trains ahead of autumn

Northern is fitting new technology to a number of its trains to help combat leaves on the line and stop disruption for passengers during autumn. Leaf fall can cause chaos across the rail network during the autumn. Leaves stick to damp rails and are compressed into a smooth, slippery layer, reducing trains’ grip. This can… Continue reading Eureka! New leaf-busting technology fitted to Northern trains ahead of autumn

Latest strikes by RMT and ASLEF unions advise ‘Do Not Travel’ on THREE separate dates in October

Strikes by the RMT and ASLEF unions in October have forced the train operator Northern to advise its customers across the North of England ‘Do Not Travel’ on three separate dates. Action taking place on Saturday 1 and Wednesday 5 October will mean Northern cannot operate any services on those days. Meanwhile, action on Saturday… Continue reading Latest strikes by RMT and ASLEF unions advise ‘Do Not Travel’ on THREE separate dates in October

Dangerous roll call of items thrown at trains and left on the track in the last 12 months laid bare by Northern

Trains operated by Northern were the target of almost 70 dangerous attacks in the last 12 months. Since August last year, its services across the North of England were struck by 42 bricks, stones and rocks thrown from bridges and railway embankments. Its carriages also collided with 27 ‘substantial items’ including shopping trollies, pushchairs and… Continue reading Dangerous roll call of items thrown at trains and left on the track in the last 12 months laid bare by Northern

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