Northern Rail
Headquarters
George Stephenson House Toft Green York YO1 6JT United Kingdom
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About us
From early starts to the last train home, we’re here to keep the North moving.
Every day, thousands of people travel with us for work, study, family and everything in between. Whether it’s a short hop or a long haul, we’re here to make getting around simple, reliable, and accessible.
The North never stands still, and neither do we. At Northern Trains, we’re proud to be part of what keeps it going.
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.
Stakeholder Hub
Key info and updates for stakeholders.
Partner with Northern
Commercial opportunities and partnerships.
Community
Supporting local projects and station adoption.
Who we are
Northern’s story and values.
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.