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Did you know that rail represents one of the most cost-effective ways of reaching your target audience? 

Covering the whole of the North of England, Northern operates over 2,800 services, across a network of over 450 stations.  In 2019 footfall across our network was 150m. From daily commuters to shoppers, leisure travellers and students, these millions of customers interact with us every day, giving you unprecedented access to a large and diverse audience.

With an exciting range of channels at our disposal, brands can connect with travellers at every point within their journey – before travel, at the station and on the train.

Interested and want to find out more information, contact our team today.

Contact the Commercial team 

 

Billboards and Posters

Featured throughout the station, on entry and exit and on platforms this traditional form of advertising creates a great impact for lingering customers as they wait for their train.

station advertising

 

Information Posters

We're partnered with Atlas UK who provide station advertising at information points on our network. Visit Atlas UK for more information and to book railway advertising

Poster cases Blacburn

 

 

Ticket Vending Machines
We have 600 Ticket Vending Machines across our station network with the opportunity to promote your product to customers while they purchase their tickets.


 ticket vending machine advertising

 

Gatelines
Allow customers to see your brand as they move through the station, going through the gate to their platform. The gatelines are available at our busiest stations, allowing you to target your audience geographically, offering a unique visual opportunity as the customer literally walks through your brand!

gateline adverting

 

Floor Graphics
A novel enhancement to any campaign the floor graphics allow the customer to follow your brand throughout their journey in the station.

floor vinyls at Manchester Victoria

Running in boards
Proud to be associated with your Town or City? Keen to connect with the community? Looking to provide the first welcome to visitors? Why not associate your brand or organization with our stations. Perfect for attractions, educational establishments and large regional employers.

home of boards at Bolton station

Train Wrap
There is no better way to promote your brand than with a whole train wrap. See your message as it whizzes through the countryside and conurbations of the North. Or let your message linger while stationary on the platform.

RAF advertising wrap on a train

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.

Northern App

Streamline your journey and get tickets straight to your phone. Making your journey contact-free.