Great Northern

23/03/2026

Have you ever run for a train? Used the escalator while carrying lots of luggage? Jumped on a train while the doors are closing?

If so, this could be for you. We’ve launched a first-ever train safety film. Watch actress and comedian Diane Morgan, as she realises running for a train, obstructing the doors as they are closing and attempting escalators with lots of luggage are all bad ideas.

With two people every day injured at train stations due to preventable behaviour, this new safety video shows what you should be doing when travelling on the network.

Be Safe. Feel Safe. Travel Safe.

Have you ever run for a train? Used the escalator while carrying lots of luggage? Jumped on a train while the doors are closing? If so, this could be for you...

12/03/2026

Abandoned station bikes transform lives for adults with learning difficulties 💜🚲

Bikes abandoned at railway stations across the Great Northern network are being used to transform the lives of people with learning difficulties.

Dozens of bikes, left at 81 stations across Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Norfolk, were delivered to TAG Bikes in Huntingdon on Wednesday where a team of adults with learning difficulties will service and repair the bikes before selling them back to the community at an affordable price.

All the money earned is reinvested in the project, run by Cambridgeshire County Council as part of its Supporting into Work programme.

More people than ever are choosing sustainable modes of transport, like cycling, to reach our stations and we’ve been improving and adding new facilities to meet this demand.

Railway stations are a key part of local life. The work we support in partnership with the communities we serve, helps build sustainable and prosperous places for us all.

12/03/2026

EXPLAINED: How the benefits of ETCS can be exploited across the railway 🚆

Did you catch ETCS being mentioned on BBC Tech Now? 👀

It featured the Northern City Line (Britain’s first urban commuter railway to be fully controlled by ETCS) and the benefits ETCS is bringing – which presenter Paul Carter eloquently described as ‘the brain’ of the railway.

Some of our ECDP colleagues joined the show, including Simon Cowley, our Testing Training Manager from inside the driver’s cab, Matt Rose, Signaller Manager Trainer at Network Rail and Joe Marshall, Signaller at York ROC at Network Rail. Sarah-Jane Crawford, our Industry Partnership Director also talked about how the benefits of ETCS can be exploited across the railway.

Did you catch ETCS being mentioned on BBC Tech Now? It featured the Northern City Line (Britain’s first urban commuter railway to be fully controlled by ETCS...

07/03/2026

05/03/2026

Happy World Book Day! 📚✨

If you’re travelling along the Great Northern network, your next favourite read might only be a train ride away. From historic hubs to community havens, here are a few independent gems you need to visit:

📍 Hatchards, St Pancras ()London’s oldest bookseller brings a touch of history to the station. Perfect for a quick browse before your train, with a curated selection of gifts and fiction for the road.

📍 Bow Books, Royston ()A two floor sanctuary in the heart of Royston. Owner Paul has created a community hub that hosts unique events (think book talks paired with local cheese!) and a lightning fast ordering service.

📍 Next Page Books, Hitchin ()A truly inclusive space specializing in neurodiversity and stories that spark conversation. They work closely with schools and families to ensure every reader finds a book that speaks to them.

📍 Topping & Company, Ely ()Literary heaven spread across three floors. Browse their famous floor-to-ceiling shelves with a complimentary tea or coffee in hand. It’s the ultimate ‘get lost in a book’ experience.

Let us know which one you’re visiting first! 🚆📖

Tap the link below for more inspiration! 📖

https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-inspiration/artful-journeys/independent-bookshops

03/03/2026

Something special is happening at London Kings Cross Station 🎶

Community choirs and individual singers from all across our network will be coming together to preform for you all as the Chorus for Change Choir!

🗓 Saturday 7 March
🎶 Performance at 12 noon
📍 London Kings Cross

Chorus for Change celebrates the incredible power of singing to support positive mental health. We’re proud to work closely with and this event is all about community, connection and the feel-good benefits that come from belting out a tune together.

If you’re nearby or just passing through, stop by to show your support! 🚆

28/02/2026

Today we mark 12 years of partnership with Stevenage Football Club, who have formally adopted Stevenage station. It means their academy players will support community projects at the station, and we’ll continue to provide them with travel and education opportunities.

You’ll notice a plaque, unveiled by Kevin Bonavia, next time you pass through the station en route to the footie, or one of the many community projects our teams and the club work together on.

Best of all, The Boro celebrated a 2-1 win at The Lamex today, which we had the pleasure of sponsoring. Congratulations to our Player of the Match, Matt Phillips too.

Read more about our partnership, and net yourself a bargain on your next train tip to the beautiful game, by tapping here👇
https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/about-us/corporate-and-social-responsibility/young-people/stevenage-football-club

24/02/2026

- SignLive is now Convo, and you can use it on our services to get realtime BSL interpretation when travelling with us on Great Northern🚆

Get the support you need while you’re travelling with us 💜

https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/accessibility/support-whilst-travelling

19/02/2026

London has a new rooftop adventure 🙌

Summit at Alexandra Palace lets you literally climb onto the roof of Ally Pally for insane 360 views across the city!

You can go up during the day or sunset for that perfect photo op! 🌅

Just jump on a Great Northern train straight to Alexandra Palace and you’re basically already there. No driving, no stress, just straight from platform to rooftop adventure.

Would you try this?

17/02/2026

Making a difference 💜🐝

We are delighted to announce that Forty ‘Homes for Nature’ have been created at Great Northern railway stations across the southeast to increase biodiversity and protect the one in six species now under threat of extinction in the UK.

The stations include Royston and Watton-at-Stone.

Currently 172 habitats have been created across the stations involved, with the aim to create 200 in celebration of the bicentenary of modern railway, which began in 2025.

Through our Homes for Nature initiative, we're helping to spark a vibrant revival of wildlife, nurturing the ecosystems that sustain us all.

As part of the project, two types of bird boxes, bee hotels and hibernacula - a shelter for small animals bugs - have been installed at each station involved.

Thanks to the work of Bee Friendly Trust and, separately, various station and community partners, there are now Homes for Nature at 38 stations.

We are committed to shaping a railway that doesn’t just pass through the landscape but actively restores and supports it, creating spaces where nature can flourish once again. Through our Homes for Nature initiative, we’re helping to spark a vibrant revival of wildlife, nurturing the ecosystems that sustain us all.

17/02/2026

It’s Half Term and we have saved you the stress of planning what to do with the kids!

Hop on a Great Northern train and discover brilliant days out across our network. From history to skyline views and magical adventures, there’s something for everyone this half term! 🚆

Oliver Cromwell House 🏠
Step inside one of the UK’s best-preserved 17th-century homes in the heart of Ely. Packed with fascinating exhibits, hands-on displays and a few ghostly tales, it’s a fun and educational!

Summit at Alexandra Palace
Take your day out to new heights with breathtaking views from Londons newest attraction! Perfect for thrill seekers!!

Platform 9¾ Harry Potter Walking Tour (finishing at King’s Cross) 👓⚡️
Calling all witches and wizards! Follow in Harry’s footsteps on a magical walking tour through London’s filming locations before finishing at the iconic Platform 9¾ for that perfect photo op!

Shepreth Wildlife Park 🦦
Just a short trip from Cambridge, this much-loved wildlife park is home to everything from meerkats, otters and the adorable red pandas! With keeper talks and close-up encounters, it’s a brilliant day out for animal lovers!

Get out and explore with Great Northern this Half Term!

16/02/2026

Positive progress made at Hertford North’s Access for All scheme 🙌💜

Progress continues at pace on accessibility upgrades at Hertford North, helping to make the station more inclusive and welcoming.

The project involves installing a new lift to platform 1, providing all passengers – particularly those with limited mobility, heavy luggage or pushchairs – with a step-free, more accessible route to the platform.

The project recently reached a new milestone with the new lift shaft superstructure installed and lift shaft cladding completed.

Carl Martin, accessibility lead for Great Northern, which operates Hertford North station, said: “It’s extremely encouraging to see progress being made.

Our community at Hertford North deserves full access to the station, which is why we were so pleased when the government confirmed funding for this scheme.”

“The installation of the lift shaft superstructure marks a key step towards making Hertford North more accessible for all our passengers. We continue to work closely with industry partners to deliver these improvements as quickly as possible and we’re grateful to residents for their patience and support while the upgrades are being carried out.”