Rail service hit due to signalling failure between Manchester and Liverpool Train company Northern said services could be delayed or cancelled Manchester Evening News · Nov 24, 2022
Newcastle Christmas and New Year rail strike dates - RMT walkout to affect North East train services LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine, Northern and Network Rail staff have agreed to take part in a series of 48-hour RMT strikes in December and January Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022
Major disruption to some rail services expected next weekend People are being warned not to travel due to "major disruption across the whole rail network" Liverpool Echo · Nov 19, 2022
A year after Boris Johnson broke promises to the North and our railways are still failing us Daily services are 'unacceptable' and planned improvements aren't what political leaders have called for Manchester Evening News · Nov 18, 2022
Northern recruiting new engineering apprentices who will get free train travel The train company is bringing in up to 16 new recruits who will be based at five depots, including Newton Heath Manchester Evening News · Nov 16, 2022
Northern recruiting new apprentices who would get free train travel 'If you're interested in solving problems and embracing new technology – this is a great industry to work in' Liverpool Echo · Nov 16, 2022
Rail cancellations and delays 'costing economy of the north £8m a week' Andy Burnham rips into train bosses and London accused of not caring about the current level of rail disruption here Manchester Evening News · Nov 15, 2022
Train operators blasted over 'abhorrent, 11th hour' cancellations as late as 10pm the night before TransPennine Express 'pulling between 50 to 80 trains a day' using so-called 'P-coding' Manchester Evening News · Nov 11, 2022
Carnage erupts on jam-packed train as passengers faint and puke on 'journey from hell' A passenger on the horror trip claims the train was rammed full due to two earlier cancellations. Daily Record · Nov 9, 2022
Northern trains and Metros cancelled despite RMT rail strike being called off There are no Northern trains between Hexham, Metrocentre, Newcastle, Sunderland and Seaham and no Metros in Sunderland today Chronicle Live · Nov 7, 2022
BREAKING: Major disruption to trains running between Manchester and Sheffield due to fallen tree Disruption between the two major cities is expected to continue until at least 7pm Manchester Evening News · Oct 29, 2022
Northern Rail issues 'do not travel' warning for November More rail strikes will cause severe disruption to train services Liverpool Echo · Oct 28, 2022
North's rail network 'unacceptable' as Northern mayors call on PM to treat rail 'chaos' as emergency Jamie Driscoll and four more Labour mayors from the North were involved in an emergency meeting on Thursday and are calling on the Government to "haul operators to the table" to sort out the current rail "chaos" Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022
Metrolink fare dodgers could soon be forced to pay a lot more The Government has also announced the penalty for evading rail fares in England will increase from £20 to £100 next year Manchester Evening News · Oct 28, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022 Rail failings ‘causing serious damage’ to north of England Five metro mayors issue statement calling for government action after thousands of late cancellations
Newcastle Herald · Oct 28, 2022 Charity arm a game changer for Newcastle Jets The foundation hopes to attract corporate partners and secure donations.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022 The Mancunian Way: From bedrooms and garages to the world stage Read the Mancunian Way newsletter for Thursday, October 27, 2022.
Manchester Evening News · Oct 27, 2022 Mayors call for 'six-month probation period' for TransPennine Express before 'any suggestion' of contract renewal 'If this level of disruption was being experienced in other parts of the country, we believe action would already have been taken'
Chronicle Live · Oct 26, 2022 Newcastle train passenger hits out as journey to Liverpool 'took as long as flight to Dubai' Passengers commuting from Newcastle to Liverpool on Sunday found themselves wrapped up in lengthy delays due to issues with TransPennine Express and Northern services.
Daily Mirror · Oct 26, 2022 Newcastle to Liverpool train 'took as long as flight to Dubai' amid rail chaos Passengers trying to get from Newcastle to Liverpool on Sunday evening found themselves enduring lengthy delays due to issues with TransPennine Express and Northern services
The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2022 Northern train disruption: Passenger says Newcastle-Liverpool journey took ‘as long as a flight to Dubai’ This weekend’s delays follow months of disruption on the Northern network
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2022 Think Westminster’s a mess? It’s nothing compared to the north’s mismanaged rail system Failed franchises are causing daily misery and costing billions, say Andy Burnham, mayor of Greater Manchester and Steve Rotheram, mayor of the Liverpool city region
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 Metro mayors call for funding boost for two train operators to end ‘rail chaos’ Mayors of Greater Manchester and the Liverpool City Region call for immediate injection of funding for TransPennine Express and Northern contracts.
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Liverpool Echo · Oct 17, 2022 Girl collapses on packed Northern train as passengers 'squashed together' Northern has apologised for the "crowded nature of the service"