Tag Archives: Northern Rail

“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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Closure of Manchester Victoria station, Friday 27th December to 1st January – alternative arrangements

Posted on December 26, 2013 by admin

There will be no trains into Victoria from Friday 27th to Wednesday 1st. The main work being carried out is the lowering of track underneath Cheetham Hill Road bridge, which is at the eastern end of Victoria station, in preparation … Continue reading →

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Timetable changes from 8th December

Posted on November 26, 2013 by admin

The new timetable, effective from 8th December, has now been published. At first glance, it appears to be unchanged from the previous timetable, except during the period 24th December to 2nd January.   Link to timetable is http://www.northernrail.org/pdfs/timetables/20131208/25.pdf During the … Continue reading →

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