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Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership
20th March 2026
2 mins read

Northern hails North-wide community rail triumph at National Awards

Community rail partnerships and station volunteer groups from across the North of England have been recognised for their outstanding work at a major national awards ceremony. Train operator Northern is celebrating a night of success after community rail groups from across the North of England picked up a series of honours at the 21st…
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Last year’s winners were Batley ARLFC Under 8s, who marked their success with a special coaching session led by Huddersfield Giants star Tom Burgess before collecting their prizes.
27th February 2026
1 min read

Northern Launches £10,000 Boost for Grassroots Rugby League Clubs

Grassroots rugby league clubs across the UK are being offered a £10,000 boost after Northern launched a new prize giveaway featuring kit, training equipment and match tickets. Northern, an official partner of the sport, is inviting clubs of all kinds to enter — from youth and senior teams to community groups, as well as…
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Leeds Station
17th October 2025
1 min read

Northern offers £2 fares to celebrate 20 years of Light Night Leeds

Light Night Leeds returns for its 20th year on Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 October, transforming the city into a dazzling open-air gallery filled with light, colour and creativity. Light Night Leeds 2025 will illuminate the city on October 22 and 23, running from 6pm to 10pm each evening. This year’s theme, ‘Landmarks’, invites…
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Northern Railway
3rd October 2025
2 mins read

New Digital Rail Ticket Trials Launched Across the North

Passengers in the North are set to benefit from the latest rollout of simplified digital train ticketing. Rail passengers using Northern services between Harrogate and Leeds will now find journeys even simpler – whether it’s commuting into Leeds city centre, enjoying the scenic ride across the Arthington Viaduct, exploring the historic ruins of Kirkstall…
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