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Northern Trains report shows how rail can open doors to jobs, skills, and opportunity
Business Kevin Wilson 9/8/25 Business Kevin Wilson 9/8/25

Northern Trains report shows how rail can open doors to jobs, skills, and opportunity

The Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Impact Report, produced with The Purpose Coalition and launched in Parliament on 8 September, sets out how the UK’s largest train operator outside London is delivering impact far beyond running trains – and includes recommendations to build on this progress in the years ahead.

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Northern praised for 'outstanding commitment' to supporting people who have served in the military
Business Kevin Wilson 7/23/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/23/25

Northern praised for 'outstanding commitment' to supporting people who have served in the military

Northern has been praised for its “outstanding commitment” to supporting people who have served in the Armed Forces.

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Northern boss committed to opening doors for women in the rail industry
Business Kevin Wilson 3/7/25 Business Kevin Wilson 3/7/25

Northern boss committed to opening doors for women in the rail industry

“I still find myself counting the number of women in the room because there are so few of us, but hopefully I can show there is a place for women to be successful in business and you can progress and make a difference.”

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