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flag Northern Rail saw record 2025 ridership, up 10% from 2024, driven by new lines and increased travel.

flag Northern Rail reported 98.6 million passenger journeys in 2025, its highest level since the pandemic and a 10% increase from 2024, driven by rising commuter and leisure travel. flag Growth was strongest in major city centers, with notable increases to Newcastle (27%), Liverpool (19%), Manchester (12%), and Leeds (7%). flag December 2025 saw over eight million journeys, the busiest December since before the pandemic. flag The Northumberland Line, launched in December 2024, contributed significantly, recording over 890,000 trips in 2025. flag Northern attributes the surge to reliable, frequent, and affordable rail services.

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