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New cycle hub opens at Manchester Oxford Road station

A new secure and dry space for cyclists to leave their bikes is now open at a busy Northern station.  

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New boss to help improve and modernise historic Allerton TrainCare Centre in Merseyside

Northern is looking for someone to manage its TrainCare Centre at Allerton in Merseyside.

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Train crew and station staff reveal worst passenger habits 'of the few that affect the many' on journeys every day

Train crew and station staff working for Northern have revealed the worst passenger habits 'of the few that affect the many' on the train operator's 2,500 services a day.

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Definitely not a load of rubbish: Innovative trial at Northern station increases recycling rate for customer waste

Items recycled at one of Northern's busiest stations has increased almost tenfold as a result of an innovative trial, which means less refuse is going to waste.  

Northernline Antiques at Knareborough

Independent businesses ‘breathe new life’ into stations

Train stations are often bustling hubs of activity connecting people to destinations across the north. Train operator Northern is highlighting some of its station offerings that might make you want to stay a while. There is a whole host of independent businesses – from artisan coffee shops to a vibrant antique shop. Here's a guide to some of the best hidden gems that can be found Northern’s network. 

Maxine Myers holding the award with host Zoe Lyons

Northern wins national business award for innovative approach to accessible rail travel

Northern has scooped a prestigious national award for its unique and innovative approach to improving accessibility on trains and at stations. 

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Drivers in the north east urged to ditch the car and save up to 42% by commuting by train

Northern is encouraging commuters in the north east to switch from driving to taking the train as they could save hundreds of pounds a year.  

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A step in the right direction: Number of penalty fares issued by Northern DOWN 10% in first month since government increased fine to £100

Northern has issued 10% less penalty fares in the first month since the government increased the ‘fine’ to £100 compared to the same period last year.

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79 new eco-friendly, cash-free vending machines installed by Northern at 51 stations across the North of England

Train operator, Northern has teamed-up with Decorum Vending to install 79 new vending machines at 51 locations across its network, offering customers a choice of top-quality, well-known brands.

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Northern invests £10m in traincrew facility upgrades

Train operator Northern is investing £10 million to upgrade its facilities for more than a thousand staff across its network.  

Mobilty scooter user

Northern and TGA team up to help make rail more accessible

Northern and mobility scooter manufacturer TGA have launched a new partnership aimed at making train travel easier with a mobility scooter or wheelchair.

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Transformation of Tameside station now complete

Work to transform a Tameside station to improve facilities for Northern passengers is now complete.