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    Father Christmas at Irlam station. // Credit: Northern

    Santa brings Christmas cheer to Northern’s trains

    Last weekend, Christmas came early on some train services in the north of England run by train operator Northern.
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    Roger Smith 12 December, 2025
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    45212 approaches Damems on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway

    Steam locomotive 45212 to visit North Wales this Saturday

    LMS Black 5 No. 45212 will be visiting North Wales this Saturday, 1st March 2025. Departing Manchester Victoria at 09:32, 45212 will head to Holyhead…

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    Michael Holden 26 February, 2025
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    Surf the web with East Midlands Railway. // Credit: East Midlands Railway

    East Midlands Railway to roll out free Wi-Fi to 97 stations

    With the latest rollout of Wi-Fi, 97 stations across East Midlands Railway’s network will benefit from a new free Wi-Fi service.
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    Roger Smith 18 September, 2024
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    Alderley-Edge - Winner of Cheshire Best Kept Station Award 2023

    Northern railway stations shine at Cheshire awards

    The winners of the Cheshire Best Kept Stations Awards have been announced, with Northern managed stations coming out on top in a number of awards.
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    Michael Holden 18 March, 2024
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    Image shows floral displays at St Annes on the Sea station

    Cheshire and Lancashire railway stations praised by the Royal Horticultural Society

    The stations, which are based in the North West of the country, were recognised at the RHS 'Britain in Bloom' awards.
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    Chloe White 25 October, 2023
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    Heatmap of students commuting by rail

    Train operator reveals top stations for students in Cheshire, Manchester and Lancashire

    Northern has released a map showing which of its routes are the most popular with students for their commute to schools and colleges.
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    Roger Smith 29 August, 2023
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    Stockton station

    Northern plays classical music to help combat anti-social behavior in the North East

    To help combat anti-social behaviour, Northern is to play classical music at four more stations in the North East following similar trials at other st…
    rogersmith
    Roger Smith 6 June, 2023
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    A station adopter surveys his gardens

    East Anglia’s station adoption initiative reaches 20-year milestone

    A scheme to enable individuals and communities in East Anglia to get involved with their local stations is celebrating twenty years of brightening sta…
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    Janine Booth 15 March, 2023
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    Water station for dogs

    More than 130 Northern stations benefit from dog watering stations

    Northern roll out pup-friendly provisions to support customers travelling with dogs making travel easier with four-legged friends.
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    Chloe White 4 May, 2022
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