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Train operator set to remotely monitor trains across Yorkshire

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November 6, 2024
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Train operator Northern has revealed that it will be remotely monitoring some of its Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ trains as they travel across Yorkshire, to help identify any engine problems before the train returns to its depot.

Yorkshire Dales railway station gets safety boost

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November 2, 2024
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A railway station in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales now has a new footbridge as part of a multi-million-pound investment to make it safer and more accessible.

More Northern customers are buying their tickets in advance

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November 1, 2024
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The number of train tickets purchased in advance by customers of train operator Northern has increased by almost 10% in the last year,

Train gets stuck on slippery rails and disrupts passenger trains in Lancashire

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November 1, 2024
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Northern is advising passengers to check before travelling this morning after a broken-down freight train is blocking a Trans-Pennine route. The freight train has broken…

Staff at Lancashire station named as finalists for national award

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October 29, 2024
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Staff at one of the busiest railway stations in Lancashire are finalists in this year’s RailStaff Awards.

Where to see steam locomotive 45212 in Derbyshire this Sunday

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October 25, 2024
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LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be in operation this Sunday (27th October 2024), hauling The Peaks Express from Preston to Derby and return. Note:…

Where to see steam locomotive 45212 this Saturday

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October 25, 2024
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The Northern Belle is running once again this weekend (Saturday 24th October) and this time it will be part hauled by LMS Black 5 No.…

National Railway Museum provides update on steam locomotive 60103 Flying Scotsman

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October 24, 2024
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The National Railway Museum has sent RailAdvent an update on Flying Scotsman, with the locomotive currently based at Locomotion at Shildon.

Pigeon problem leads Northern to ask for help

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October 21, 2024
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Northern requests that passengers stop feeding pigeons at stations

Cheshire railway line closed as person hit by train

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October 21, 2024
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There is major disruption this morning on the line between Warrington Central and Manchester Oxford Road. This comes as emergency services are responding to a…