Working together with customers and communities, Northern is committed to transforming train travel in the North.
Whilst you've been away, we've been working on a series of new projects and upgrades right across our network.
We’re excited for you to experience these changes, large and small, firsthand when you return to travelling with Northern. But for now you can find a snapshot of these below.
Be sure to keep checking back for more!
Station improvements:
£2.5m renovation of 40+ stations
Making sure our stations look their best for your return to rail travel.
More accessible stations
Welcoming mobility scooters at 100+ stations to improve the journeys of all our customers.
New LED lighting
We have added new LED lighting at 388 stations, just in time for the winter months and the darker nights.
Amazon lockers
We now have 157 Amazon lockers at Northern stations. A convenient way to collect your parcels on your commute.
Extra CCTV
We have installed and upgraded CCTV at many of our stations for extra peace of mind.
On-board improvements:
Travel in style
Our new look fleet is made up of 100 new state-of-the-art trains and another 240 fully-refurbished.
Extra-comfy seats
Sit back, take in the views and enjoy a more comfortable journey.
Extra clean carriages
Our 600-strong cleaning team are working round the clock. Thanks team.
You’ve got the power
Make use of the charging points at every seat on all new Northern trains.
Keep it streaming
Stay connected with free WiFi on our new trains. Browse until your heart's content.
Putting your safety first
We've invested in new on-board CCTV to give you added peace of mind.
Know on the go
We're trialling technology on selected routes to bring you real-time journey information.
Some key projects finished recently:
- Mobility scooter users given more freedom on Northern trains
- Station lighting transformed with £7m investment
- Cheadle Hulme and New Mills Newtown given £382,000 facelift
- More than 50 lifts upgraded at Northern stations
- Resurfacing work transforms car parks at Meadowhall Interchange, Dent & Disley stations
...and many, many more!
Keen to get more involved?
- Join our new customer panel to improve Northern for everyone
- Join a station adoption group at your local station