This is Northern

What we do

Every day, we help keep the North moving, with people and places all connected by rail.

• 2,500+ services run across the North daily
• Serving 500+ stations from city centres to coastal stops
• Making nearly 100 million journeys every year.

Our Values

• Make a difference: We never settle for okay. We pursue perfection, seek out better ways and always look to improve.
• Make it last: What we do today affects tomorrow, so we look after the environment, our communities and each other.
• Make it yours: We're proud to be who we are. We don't hide our personality, we let it shine and bring our best every day.
• Make it easy: Who likes complicated? We keep things simple, help each other out and always find solutions.
• Make it happen: We get the job done. Our expertise and knowledge mean we see things through.

Supporting our communities

We’re proud to support the people and places we serve.

From local projects and partnerships to station art, volunteering and social inclusion, our work goes beyond transport.

Find out more about how we’re investing in our communities and looking after the environment.

Join the team

Want to help keep the North moving? We’re always looking for people who care about making travel better. From drivers to station staff and engineers to customer service, there’s a place for you here.

Explore current opportunities and find out what it’s like to work at Northern on our Careers page.

Your Voice Matters

We listen to our customers every step of the way. Through surveys, focus groups, and our dedicated Northerneers panel, thousands of people shape how we run our services and improve your journey.

Have your say. Help us make travel better for everyone.

Keeping it Green

We’re committed to reducing our impact and protecting the environment for future generations. From cleaner trains to energy-efficient stations and waste reduction, we’re making the North’s railway greener every day.

Learn more about our goals and progress on our Environment page.

Northern Trains Limited is owned by DfT Operator (formerly DOHL), which took on the operation of Northern services on 1 March 2020.  DfT Operator has responsibility for four rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Trains and SE Trains ('Southeastern'). DfT Operator is committed to working closely with all aspects of the rail industry to ensure the continued provision of critical passenger rail services.

For more information about DfT Operator follow this link to visit their site.

Visit DfT Operator website

Registered Office

Northern Trains Limited
George Stephenson House,
Toft Green, York
YO1 6JT