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Northern: Cancellations rise as train company’s profit grows Transport and infrastructure Government-owned train company Northern cancelled more services as its profit rose during its latest financial year, it has been revealed. The number of trains cancelled by the business increased from 7.2 per cent to eight per cent in the 12 months to 31 March, 2025, new accounts filed with Companies House show. The rise in [...]
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Northern Trains overcomes ‘uncertain and challenging times’ as revenue passes £1bn Transport and infrastructure Northern Trains has posted a revenue of £1bn for its latest financial year after battling “uncertain and challenging times”. The operator has posted a total revenue of £1.07bn for the year to 31 March, 2024, up from the £982.6m it posted in the prior 12 months. Newly-filed accounts with Companies House also show its revenue [...]