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Publicly owned train operators drive major new UK fleet investment
UK publicly owned train operators are advancing significant fleet procurements designed to modernise services, boost accessibility and improve performance for passengers.
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New £46.5 million train depot opens in Huddersfield to support Transpennine route upgrade services
A new £46.5 million light maintenance depot has opened in Huddersfield, supporting the Transpennine Route Upgrade with modern facilities for diesel, electric and bi-mode trains.
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Manchester transport to help people with spinal cord injuries when travelling
Back Up and Alstom partnered with Manchester transport operators to deliver a City Skills course helping people with spinal cord injuries travel confidently and independently.
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Dry ice technology to be trialled to clear leaves off UK railway lines
Northern and University of Sheffield to test dry ice cleaning system aimed at removing leaves from UK tracks and reducing seasonal disruption.
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Rail operators encourage young people to explore apprenticeships as minimum train driver age is lowered
Apprenticeships offer school leavers opportunities in driving, engineering and support roles while earning, gaining skills and building careers in a growing, diverse rail industry.
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Man with extraordinary memory retires after 44 years keeping Northern trains running smoothly
Darren Milligan, famed for memorising thousands of train parts, retires after four decades at Heaton TrainCare Centre.
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Publicly owned train operators coordinate maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reduce depot congestion
Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express collaborate at Heaton depot to maximise capacity and streamline maintenance across shared facilities.
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Drones used to catch rail trespassers as school holidays spark safety crackdown in North East
Drones and patrols helped prevent dangerous railway trespassing in the North East during the Easter break, with further action planned this summer.
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Publicly owned train operators boost accessibility with BSL and tech during Deaf Awareness Week
DFTO train operators collaborate to improve Deaf accessibility, rolling out BSL screens, apps, and staff training nationwide.
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Railway veteran retires after 48 years of service, reflecting on a ‘fantastic’ career journey
Geoff Price retires after 48 years with Northern, starting as a carriage cleaner and ending as conductor team manager.
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Northern installs 40 new Passenger Assist points
New facilities designed to give disabled customers the confidence to travel by train have been installed at dozens of stations across the North of England.
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Northern expands mobility scooter programme to eight more train stations, improving accessibility across the network
Northern’s mobility scooter programme now includes eight more stations, ensuring greater accessibility for passengers with mobility aids across 179 stations in the North.
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Good salaries, a clear purpose and opportunities for progression
Northern boss, Tricia Williams, said she is committed to “opening doors” for women in the rail industry.
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New Northern rail timetable brings changes across North of England
A new rail timetable effective introduces service adjustments, increased capacity and engineering-related changes across the North of England, with passengers advised to check journeys in advance.
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Northern takes action to improve passenger assistance for disabled travellers
Northern has pledged to improve accessibility and passenger assistance reliability, focusing on staff training, technology use and enhanced support for disabled passengers, with progress monitored by the ORR.
