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£100k boost to 11 community projects working to improve social mobility
Eleven projects that help improve social mobility in deprived areas across the North of England have been awarded funds totalling £100,000 by Northern.
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Station mural for Olympic hero from Tameside
A mural has been unveiled at Hyde Central station featuring the legendary runner, Dr Ron Hill.
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New Northern service boosts tourism to the Yorkshire Dales
A new train service has boosted tourism to the Yorkshire Dales and given hikers and ramblers the chance to meet up and share tips, before they get out to explore the iconic national park.
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Women working to improve station in Lancashire say they want to showcase their town
A group of women who have volunteered to take care of a railway station in Lancashire said they want to showcase the town they are proud to call home.
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Could ‘Stationwatch’ be the next big nature audit? Bold ambition of Northern biodiversity project
Northern hopes a new project to improve biodiversity at its stations will be so successful that customers will soon be able to take part in ‘Stationwatch’.
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Train operators join forces with tech startups to shape the future of the rail industry
Nine technology startups have been selected to work alongside four train operators to support innovation in the rail industry.
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Police use drones to catch teenagers who fired slingshots at Northern trains
Northern has stated it will not tolerate “reckless” behavior that puts passengers at risk, after teenagers were caught firing slingshots at trains in the North East.
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‘We know they will love it’: Northern engineer builds play equipment for children at school in South Yorkshire
Pupils at a school in South Yorkshire will soon be able to enjoy new play equipment built by an engineer from the train operator Northern.
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Northern offers students HALF PRICE school run tickets for ENTIRE academic year
Northern is offering students across its network half-price school run tickets for the entire 2024-25 academic year.
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Northern appoints former London Underground man to key operational role in the North West
Northern has appointed Chris Clarke as its new head of operational delivery in the North West.
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It’s vital we keep the social mobility train moving forward, says Northern
Northern has signed-up to a nationwide scheme committed to advancing social mobility and equal opportunities.
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‘We wanted to bring people together’: Volunteers run artwork event at Northern station to combat social isolation
People who use a station in Cheshire were given the opportunity to meet other members of their community and enjoy some arts and crafts, at an event run by a team of dedicated volunteers.