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NORTHERN INTRODUCES NEW NOTTINGHAM – LEEDS SERVICE
NORTHERN INTRODUCES NEW NOTTINGHAM – LEEDS SERVICE
12th December 2008

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...




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South Yorkshire Rail Services Continue to be Affected by Flooding
2nd July 2007
Following last week’s heavy rainfall some Northern Rail services in South Yorkshire remain suspended until extensive work can be completed to reinstate damaged track and signalling...

Rail services return to normal
18th June 2007
UPDATE – 06.30hrsNorthern Rail services are returning to normal following the flooding problems, although some services are still affected. These are: Sheffield – Leeds via Barnsley....

Flooding continues to affect rail services
16th June 2007
UPDATE – 19.00hrsOngoing flooding problems continue to affect some Northern Rail services, with passengers in affected areas warned not to travel unless necessary. Services affected are as...

BIG TICK' FOR NORTHERN RAIL
6th June 2007
Northern Rail has been awarded a coveted ‘Big Tick’ at the Business in the Community’s Awards for Excellence 2007 for demonstrating the positive impact its responsible business...

IT'S GAME ON FOR YOUNG RUGBY PLAYERS
5th June 2007
Pupils from Steeton Primary School are dressed for success when they take to the rugby pitch thanks to Northern Rail. A donation of £300 from the local rail operator has enabled the school to...

NORTHERN RAIL APPOINTS HEAD OF MARKETING
17th May 2007
Northern Rail has appointed Gabriella Ellison as Head of Marketing. She will be responsible for all marketing activity including raising awareness of the Northern Rail brand, customer relationship...

CLARKE STRENGTHENS COMMUNITY RAIL TEAM AT LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
25th April 2007
Simon Clarke, Station Manager (Lancashire) with Northern Rail is joining Lancashire County Council on secondment as the organisation’s second Community Rail Partnership Officer.  Simon,...

NORTHERN RAIL LAUNCHES COMMUNITY STRATEGY
19th April 2007
Northern Rail, the UK’s largest train operator launched its Community Strategy at a packed meeting in the picturesque town of Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire. The Strategy brings together a wealth...

RAIL SERVICE INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS TRAVELLING TO THE GRAND NATIONAL
12th April 2007
The bets are on as Saturday’s Grand National draws closer and here are Northern Rail and Merseyrail’s tips for a hassle free journey:  If you are travelling from or via Manchester:...

FULL TIMETABLE RETURNS ON CREWE - MANCHESTER LINE
24th March 2007
Northern Rail passengers on the Crewe – Manchester line will benefit from the return of a full timetable from Monday 26 March.    The reintroduction of the full timetable sees...


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