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Northern advises passengers ahead of new timetable this May

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April 19, 2025
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In common with other train operators, from Sunday, 18th May 2025, Northern will introduce a new timetable for its train services.

Liverpool Lime Street station set for closure later this month

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April 9, 2025
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Over Easter weekend, train services around Merseyside will be disrupted and Liverpool Lime Street Station will be closed completely on Easter Sunday.

Trial sees more ‘Welcome Points’ at railway stations across the region

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February 10, 2025
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Northern is working on a trial to see more Welcome Points introduced at railway stations across their network. The units have been developed in partnership…

No Wales, Blackpool or Edinburgh train service due to strike action

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January 29, 2025
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Avanti West Coast has advised passengers to check before travelling this Sunday, with RMT strike action resuming. The operator is forced to run a reduced…

Storm Éowyn: 14 railway lines to see no service as Northern issues Do Not Travel warning

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January 23, 2025
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Northern has issued a Do Not Travel warning as Storm Éowyn brings gale-force winds to the North of England.

Four months disruption on Sundays for Avanti West Coast services

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January 10, 2025
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Avanti West Coast services on Sundays will be severely disrupted by strike action on Sundays until the end of May.

Blackpool’s Heritage Trams suspended after becoming ‘increasingly difficult’ to operate

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December 7, 2024
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After a review, it has been decided to suspend the Heritage Tram Tours in Blackpool. The heritage trams usually operate alongside the modern fleet, but…

Storm Bert: Number of Lancashire and Yorkshire railway lines affected by severe weather

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November 23, 2024
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Northern is urging passengers to check ahead as a number of lines are being affected by Storm Bert and severe weather. Trains between Lancaster and…

Jubilee steam locomotive visit Blackpool this week

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November 14, 2024
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LMS Jubilee No. 45596 Bahamas is set to visit Blackpool this weekend with a Vintage Trains tour. The tour will depart from Birmingham New Street…

Classic electric locomotive to visit Blackpool this Saturday

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November 7, 2024
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A Class 86 locomotive will visit Blackpool as part of UK Railtours’ Blackpool Can Can tour. Departing London Euston at 07:13, the tour will pass…