Northern is calling on Cumbrian football fans to plan their travel carefully ahead of this weekend’s derby between Barrow and Carlisle United. The two sides meet in the lunch time kick off on Saturday 13 November, and the train operator is warning its services are likely to be much busier than usual. Chris Jackson,… Continue reading Northern issues travel advice ahead of Cumbrian derby
Northern has underlined its commitment to protecting public money by saving more than £10m in fraudulently claimed refunds in the past 18 months. The train operator, which has been publicly owned since March 2020, has its own specialist team of investigators and is also working with colleagues at Trainline to stamp out refund fraud.… Continue reading Northern’s anti-fraud work saves more than £10m
Northern continues to advise customers not to travel on the Cumbrian Coast Line due to poor conditions following torrential rain across the county. The route between Barrow and Carlisle has been closed as a result of localised flooding in a number of locations, and road conditions are making rail replacement transport extremely difficult. Northern… Continue reading Northern issues ‘Do Not Travel’ alert for Cumbrian Coast Line
A Northern train has been given the honourary name ‘Pride of Cumbria’ to celebrate 175 years of the railway in the region. The Furness Railway and Lakes Line opened in 1846, transforming the way goods and passengers were transported in the county. The Class 195 train’s new name was unveiled at a ceremony at… Continue reading Northern train named ‘Pride of Cumbria’ to mark 175 years of railway
Northern is advising customers travelling this August bank holiday weekend to check before they travel and be flexible with their journeys. Trains are expected to be very busy between Friday 27 and Monday 30 August due to several high-profile events, sporting fixtures and ongoing issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Manchester Pride, Creamfields, Leeds… Continue reading Northern asks customers to plan ahead for August bank holiday travels
Northern’s is giving people the chance to ‘Go Do Your Thing’ and travel on its network for just £1. As part of a flash sale, the operator is making more than a million advance purchase tickets available from Tuesday 24 August. And those taking advantage of the offer will experience travel on a transformed… Continue reading Northern launches £1 flash sale to help people across the North to ‘Go Do Your Thing’
Don’t cross the line! That’s the warning being issued to persistent fare evaders on the Northern network. The rail operator has recently launched a new campaign aimed at making sure its customer buy tickets before they board trains. And the vast majority of rail travellers are following the rules, using Northern’s website, mobile app… Continue reading Northern warns ‘Don’t cross the line’
£250k scheme empowers communities to help transform railway Innovative fund will improve access to stations and services across Northern’s network A total of 13 successful bids have won up to £50,000 in funding Northern has announced the winners of a fund to create a more accessible railway for all. A scheme to teach students… Continue reading Northern fund to improve accessibility in Cumbria
Northern is asking customers in the North West to check before they travel this weekend as the rail operator continues to feel the impact of coronavirus. Northern is running reduced frequency of services and short notice cancellations are expected after many conductors and drivers were either diagnosed with COVID-19 or asked to self-isolate following Track… Continue reading North West customers advised to check before they travel this weekend (July 10–11)
Rail users in the north are being warned to expect busier than usual trains during Euro 2020 which kicks off today (Friday). Train operator Northern is calling on its customers to carefully consider their journeys throughout the duration of the football tournament. Matches are being held across the continent, and fan parks have been… Continue reading Northern customers asked to prepare for Euro 2020 rail travel
