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DRY TRAINS ON OUR SERVICES Please be aware that some of our services are designated ‘dry trains’, meaning no alcohol is allowed on board during the journey. These designated ‘dry train’ operations are in place on certain services with previous ...

Welcome to the Debt Recovery and Prosecutions Unit (DRPU). If you are reading this page then it is likely you are seeking advice in relation to a fare dispute. Northern Trains Limited (Northern) is required by the terms of its franchise to ensure that it ...

Rail providers are dedicated to providing the best service possible for their passengers, and although the majority of trains run on time, unfortunately, delays and cancellations do occasionally happen. We understand how frustrating this can be, and travel ...

Swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service. You can make the changes one day in advance and right up to 10 minutes before your original train departs. It's easily done in just a few steps, plus swaps cost ...

To view replacement bus timetables, visit our Timetables page.

Mobility Scooter Permit Northern is committed to providing a rail network that is inclusive and as accessible as possible, giving everyone an equal opportunity to travel and enjoy all the north of England has to offer. We made great progress in upgrading ...

Car parking facilities are available at stations throughout the Northern network. At some station car parks, there is a small charge. Contactless payments is available at some stations by using RingGo. Where ticket offices are available car parking ...

Northern Network MapNorthern services call at over 500 stations (approximately 20% of all UK railway stations), of which we manage 479.For a detailed map of our network, please select the 'Northern Network Map' overview below. Download the Northern Network ...

The world is having to rapidly develop new ways to help the environment survive, and modal shifting is becoming more important, both in terms of contributing to sustainability and encouraging economic recovery. Modal shifting is essentially shifting ...

Refunds are available under certain specified circumstances, and Northern are dedicated to making these easier than ever to claim. Although train providers try to ensure that services aren’t cancelled, sometimes it’s unavoidable. When this happens, ...

You won’t be surprised to read that Japan currently has the fastest trains, with their latest - the Maglev holding the land speed record for rail vehicles and clocking in at an unbelievable 374 mph. Still in the development stage for regular commercial use, ...

E-scooters are not permitted on Northern trains or within Northern stations. This is due to the fire safety threat scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries pose. The ban of e-scooters for travel on Northern trains (and across most train operators) ...