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Northern Rail

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Ceo Alex Hynes
Parent organizationsArriva UK Trains
Founded2004
Fleet size333
Stations called at526
Date of Reg.
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About Northern Rail


Northern Rail was an English train operating company owned by Serco-Abellio that operated the Northern franchise from 2004 until 2016. It was the primary train operator in Northern England, and operated the most stations of any train operating company in the United Kingdom.

Man forced to sell home for HS2 has 'lost everything'

Man forced to sell home for HS2 has 'lost everything'
Oct 4,2023 10:31 am

... Mr Sunak told the conference that £36bn allocated to it would be reinvested into other Northern Rail and road schemes...

HS2: Decision to axe North high speed rail 'just so wrong'

HS2: Decision to axe North high speed rail 'just so wrong'
Oct 4,2023 10:11 am

... Instead, Mr Sunak pledged to reinvest around £36 billion of savings into other Northern Rail and road schemes...

Trespasser causes severe rail disruption for partygoers

Trespasser causes severe rail disruption for partygoers
Jun 4,2022 10:10 pm

... Trains were stopped while British Transport Police used a helicopter and dog teams to help search for the person in the Potters Bar area, Great Northern Rail said...

Northern rail delays: Cancellations as new timetable begins

Northern rail delays: Cancellations as new timetable begins
Feb 16,2020 9:14 am

... In October, fewer than half of Northern Rail services ran on time, the firm s figures showed...

England flooding: Fishlake residents braced for more rain

England flooding: Fishlake residents braced for more rain
Feb 16,2020 8:14 am

... Increased flooding in East Yorkshire has forced the closure of a major route into Hull Northern Rail warned commuters not to travel between Sheffield, Gainsborough and Lincoln until further notice...

England flooding: More than 60 warnings in place

England flooding: More than 60 warnings in place
Feb 16,2020 8:02 am

... Some train routes between Doncaster and Sheffield were closed and Northern Rail has warned commuters they are likely to remain shut until further notice...

Northern rail could be nationalised

Northern rail could be nationalised
Feb 16,2020 7:12 am

... In the context of significant challenges facing the operator, such as delays to infrastructure upgrades and historic underinvestment in the Northern Rail network, issuing a request for proposal enables the department to examine whether the contract is properly aligned with current operating challenges in the North, it said...

Flood warnings as heavy rain cancels events

Flood warnings as heavy rain cancels events
Feb 16,2020 6:41 am

... Train operator Northern Rail said services had been cancelled or disrupted across the North West...

Trespasser causes severe rail disruption for partygoers

Feb 16,2020 3:49 am

More Than 100 trains have been delayed and at least 20 cancelled on The Line connecting London and Edinburgh after a trespasser got on the tracks.

Network Rail has warned of major disruption until The End of service as people try get to and from Platinum Jubilee celebrations in London.

Concertgoers trying to get to and leave Liam Gallagher 's gig in Knebworth could also be affected.

The Trespasser was eventually found hiding in a tree in Hertfordshire.

Trains were stopped while British Transport Police used a helicopter and dog teams to help search for the person in the Potters Bar area, Great Northern Rail said.

It is understood The Trespasser avoided capture for some time before being found in The Tree .

A Network Rail spokesperson said: " Services from London King 's Cross have been severely disrupted this afternoon owing to a trespass incident in the Potter's Bar area.

" The individual has been safely removed from The Railway and services are up and running again, however, passengers should check the status of their journey before travelling as delays are likely to continue through the afternoon.

" Anyone travelling to an event such as Slam Dunk in Hatfield or to Stevenage for Liam Gallagher should be aware that due to the earlier disruption, a significantly disrupted service is expected on Saturday evening with queuing at stations. "



Source of news: bbc.com

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