UK Government Takes Over Northern Franchise
The UK's operator of last resort (DOLH) has taken over the Northern franchise (1 March) after serious problems with services on the network.
Northern Fleet Refurbishment Two Thirds Complete
The Northern refurbishment works are now two thirds complete. As part of its franchise agreement Northern is refurbishing 243 trains.
Trains for Blackpool | Northern Continues Fleet Roll-Out
Northern continues its fleet roll-out with the introduction of new trains for Blackpool starting 9 September, running services to Liverpool.
Northern Adds 15 New CAF Civity Trains to Its Fleet
Northern has introduced an additional 15 CAF Civity diesel trains on its network as part of its programme to replace its Pacer train fleet.
Northern Takes First Pacer Train Out of Service
Given the DfT's policy that all trains must meet accessibilty requirements by 1 January 2020, Northern Pacer trains are being retired.
New CAF Trains for Northern to Enter Service on 1 July
First nine trains for Northern will enter service on 1 July. These are from a total order of 101 trains with CAF, a mix of EMUs and DMUs.
UK: Transport for the North Calls for Urgent Resolution to R...
Transport for the North has released a statement in response to the continuing disruption in services on Northern Rail after the introduction of a new timetable...