Category Archives: Northern Rail

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Shortlisted bidders for the new Northern franchises

Posted on August 19, 2014 by admin

The Department for Transport have now announced the list of shortlisted bidders for the Northern and TransPennine franchises. Anyone who advocates a return to a state-run, state-owned railway will be pleased, as all three of the bidders for the Northern … Continue reading →

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A fare increase, by the back door, from 8th September

Posted on August 12, 2014 by admin

Restrictions on the validity of off-peak tickets are to be extended from 8th September. Off-peak tickets and West Yorkshire day rovers will no longer be valid between 4pm and 6.30pm on weekdays. The practical effect is for substantial fare increases for … Continue reading →

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“Northern announcement heralds new chapter in rail franchise”

Posted on March 27, 2014 by admin

 [Press release from Northern Rail, 27th March 2014] Negotiations with the Department for Transport (DfT) have proved successful for regional train operator Northern Rail as it announced today it will continue to operate rail services across the north of England … Continue reading →

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“Hundreds of fare dodgers in West Yorkshire costing tens of thousands of pounds”

Posted on January 31, 2014 by admin

And how much revenue are Northern Rail missing out on, where passengers don’t have the opportunity to purchase tickets? The reluctance or inability of conductors to sell tickets (because their ticket machine isn’t working, or for other unspecified reasons) has … Continue reading →

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