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...with the second issue of Northern Rail's passenger
magazine. Thanks for all the nice things you said
about the fi rst edition.
There's a lot to cram in this time: a hike with
travelling TV presenter Julia Bradbury; a Q&A with
train fan Michael Portillo; a guide to the Cumbrian
gem that is Whitehaven (really ­ you should go)
and a stroll around the city glitz of Leeds.
This is also the place to fi nd money-saving tips,
offers, competitions and news from around our
network (although check out our website, too:
www.northernrail.org).
Plus we choose some of the greatest festivals in
the North (`the best of the fests', if you will) and
the hit movies that have been fi lmed in our favourite
locations. Here's a quote from one of them
(answer at the foot of the page): "You're a big man,
but you're in bad shape. With me it's a full-time job.
Now behave yourself."
And no. It's not Garfi eld 2.
Hope you enjoy the journey...
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HELLO FROM IAN
Northern Rail's MD, Ian Bevan
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DUO
A great money-saving offer from Northern
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NORTHERN LIFE
News from around the network
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INBOX
Your Northern views
Tony Greenway
So here we are, back again...
PLATFORM
Cover photo: Julia Bradbur
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E D I T O R
Tony Greenway
tony.greenway@scarlettabbott.co.uk
D E S I G N & P R O D U C T I O N
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northern@scarlettabbott.co.uk
C O N T R I B U T O R S
Anthony Quinlan
Jo Haywood
Tony Hargrave
A D V E R T I S I N G
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by 160,000 commuters, tourists and decision-makers travelling across Northern
England. It's easy to order your advert today and get your message seen exclusively
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C O N TA C T:
Richard Allan
Head of Marketing and Communications
richard.allan@northernrail.org
Northern Rail is operated in joint venture by Serco and Abellio (formerly known as
NedRailways). This joint venture combines Serco's world-class service credentials and
Abellio's unrivalled railway expertise. Serco has run the highly successful Docklands
Light Railway since 1997 while Abellio's parent, NS Netherlands Railways, carries more
than 1.1million passengers every day in the Netherlands.
In addition to Northern, Serco and Abellio has the 25-year concession for Merseyrail,
which provides urban train services in Merseyside.
All rights reserved copyright Northern magazine 2010. The views expressed herein are those of the
individuals concerned and not necessarily of the magazine. All information correct at time of going
to press. Whilst every effort is taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein,
Northern magazine cannot be held responsible for any mistakes or omissions. Articles and other
contributions in the magazine may be reproduced only with permission from the publisher.
Customer Relations Department, Northern Rail, Freepost (RLSL-ABEC-BGUU) Leeds, LS1 4DY
*the quote is from Newcastle-set Get Carter (1971)
James Martin
Annie Stirk
Andy Bulmer
spring/summer 2010
PLATFORM:
EDITOR'S LETTER
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It would be great to get
your feedback on our
magazine, so send in your
opinions and thoughts
to
northern.magazine@
northernrail.org
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