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Comment

Opinion: Rest day agreements to get Northern back on track

Too many cancellations are damaging the operator’s ability to provide a reliable railway. The issues run deeper than the use of fax machines, says Philip Haigh

Phil Haigh 19 Nov

Northern Trains Class 156 diesel train

News

Northern leaders quizzed over 'unacceptable' service after 'do not travel' warnings issued

The Rail North Committee held an emergency meeting in response to a series of 'do not travel' warnings issued by Northern over recent weeks

Northern 30 Oct

News

Government to take over services on Northern network

Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has announced that, from March 1, the Government will take over running services on the Northern network.

29 Jan

News

£1 million Harrogate upgrade complete

The £1 million upgrade of Northern Rail’s Harrogate station has been completed.

16 Aug

Direct Rail Services 37425 Sir Robert McAlpine/Concrete Bob passes Foxfield on the Cumbrian Coast on March 25, with the 0546 Barrow-in-Furness-Carlisle. ROBERT FRANCE.

News

Cumbrian Coast work for Anglian-based ‘37’

Usually allocated to passenger trains in East Anglia, DRS 37425 Sir Robert McAlpine/Concrete Bob has been used recently by Northern Rail in Cumbria.

8 Apr

DRS 37401 Mary Queen of Scots stands at Carlisle on January 16, with the 1732 from Barrow. TOM DUMELOW.

News

DRS to add third set for Northern’s Cumbrian Coast

A third locomotive-hauled rake of coaching stock will be provided by Direct Rail Services to support Northern Rail’s trains on the Cumbrian Coast.

21 Jan

Cranbrook station (in East Devon) finally opened on December 13 2015. On the first day, South West Trains 159105 arrives forming the 1225 Exeter St Davids to Waterloo service. DAVID MITCHELL.

News

Three new stations and a tunnel open

Three new stations - one of them a replacement - opened with the timetable change on December 13.

15 Dec

Feature

Northern ambition

Rail North Director David Hoggarth and Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes share the vision for HS2 in the North

Major projects 9 Dec

Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

News

Hynes: North’s rail will overtake the South by 2020

The North will have better rail quality than the South by January 1 2020, Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes believes.

25 Nov

Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes. PAUL BIGLAND/RAIL.

News

“A railway the North can be proud of”

The North’s rail system must be ready for High Speed 2, according to Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes.

25 Nov

News

Northern and TPE franchises to be Rail North's starting point for HS2

Rail North’s starting point for HS2 will be the new Northern Rail and TransPennine franchises, Director David Hoggarth believes.

20 Nov

Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes.

News

Smart ticketing needs development says Northern's Alex Hynes

Smart ticketing is a big miss from the new Northern franchise, the current Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes believes.

19 Nov

Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes.

News

Franchise improvements to continue - Hynes

Northern Rail Managing Director Alex Hynes says investment in the franchise will continue until its last day.

18 Nov

News

Journey delays expected for Manchester football fans

Passengers advised to allow more time for travel today (October 28) due to two football matches in the Manchester area

28 Oct

News

Refurbished Allerton depot is fully open for business

Allerton train maintenance depot is ready to service Northern Rail’s fleet of Class 319/3s

16 Oct

News

Likely removal of North West ‘323s’ angers user group

Seventeen three-car Class 323 electric multiple units that currently operate on Northern Rail services could be moving to the Midlands

25 Aug

News

DRS DBSO set for November return

Former 'One' vehicle will work Cumbrian Coast trains

6 Jul

Feature

Northern Rail Class 319 rostered duties

Units to be used on newly-electrified routes

Electrification 27 May

News

Women in rail nominated for freight industry awards

Northern Rail, Transport for London and HS2 Ltd employees shortlisted.

20 May

News

More EMUs for Northern

Ten Class 319s in traffic with Northern from May 17.

14 May

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