http://www.northernrail.org The Northern Rail RSS News Feed keeps you up to date with the latest news from Northern Rail Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT en-gb http://www.northernrail.org/news/6173 http://www.northernrail.org/news/6173 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern has achieved a major milestone in delivering a more punctual train service for its growing numbers of passengers. More than 90% of trains have run on time in the last 12 months compared to 83.79% in the 12 months before Northern started operating in... http://www.northernrail.org/news/6166 http://www.northernrail.org/news/6166 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern has been recognised as a well-managed business that is committed to improving the quality of its operations to benefit customers and employees. The plaudits came from the North of England Excellence Scheme, which aims to inspire and encourage... http://www.northernrail.org/news/6154 http://www.northernrail.org/news/6154 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern is providing hi-tech handheld computers to more than 1,000 conductors so that they can give customers faster and more accurate information. Northern is the first train operator in the country to issue BlackBerries to all of its conductors. The... http://www.northernrail.org/news/6151 http://www.northernrail.org/news/6151 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern is inviting people to explore Cumbria by train with the launch of our new Cumbria Day Ranger ticket. We have developed the Cumbria Day Ranger ticket in partnership with Cumbria County Council, First TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Virgin Trains.... http://www.northernrail.org/news/6150 http://www.northernrail.org/news/6150 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern has been named winner of the prestigious Sir George Earle Trophy at this year's RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents) Occupational Health and Safety Awards. We beat off strong competition from organisations across a wide range of... http://www.northernrail.org/news/6145 http://www.northernrail.org/news/6145 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern are working in partnership with Network Rail, Metro and Leeds City Council to deliver this exciting project to Leeds station. The concept is taken from our Dutch partners NedRailways and will provide secure cycle storage, rental and repair facilities. The Cyclepoint brochure will... http://www.northernrail.org/news/659 http://www.northernrail.org/news/659 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT A new Yorkshire real ale has been launched to celebrate the Penistone Line, one of the country's most famous railway lines. The 37 mile long Penistone Line runs through picturesque scenery between Huddersfield and Sheffield. The Penistone Line Rail Ale... http://www.northernrail.org/news/645 http://www.northernrail.org/news/645 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Passengers at Liverpool Lime Street are benefitting from improved ticket office and travel centre facilities following a £90,000 revamp thanks to investment from Northern and Merseytravel. The refurbishment has resulted in a more welcoming environment for customers with bright new... http://www.northernrail.org/news/637 http://www.northernrail.org/news/637 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern is celebrating after winning the transport sector category at the UK's top safety awards. The Royal Society of Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) chose Northern as the winner of the Transport, Storage and Distribution Sector award for 2009.... http://www.northernrail.org/news/620 http://www.northernrail.org/news/620 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Guests recently gathered at Congleton Station to celebrate its new hourly service to Manchester and Stoke-on Trent. The new service was introduced by Northern Rail in December and is proving popular with passengers using the station. To mark the occasion Ann... http://www.northernrail.org/news/619 http://www.northernrail.org/news/619 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern Rail today announced it has submitted plans to run more services between Hull and Scarborough from December 2009. The new timetable would mean an improved weekday timetable after 3pm and the extension of the current summer Sunday services to year... http://www.northernrail.org/news/617 http://www.northernrail.org/news/617 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern Rail and its local partners are celebrating after scooping five top prizes at the Cheshire Best Kept Station Awards. Chelford took top honours being named overall Best Kept Station. The judges paid tribute to the huge effort of the station team, which... http://www.northernrail.org/news/610 http://www.northernrail.org/news/610 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT The Settle - Carlisle railway line is renowned for its stunning views but passengers will now also be able to enjoy an audio commentary as they travel along the picturesque route. In what is thought to be a 'first' for a train journey, journalist... http://www.northernrail.org/news/601 http://www.northernrail.org/news/601 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern Rail today announced three appointments to its team of directors. Lee Wasnidge and Matt Beeton join as Area Director West and Area Director North respectively while Adrian Thompson has been appointed Human Resources and Change Director. ... http://www.northernrail.org/news/578 http://www.northernrail.org/news/578 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 19:04:17 GMT Northern Rail is introducing a new hourly service calling at all stations between Nottingham, Sheffield and Leeds. The first regular direct service between the two adjacent regional capital cities for 25 years begins on Sunday 14 December and will serve passengers at:...