Mike Roe, safety and environment director said: “Northern is delighted to be rolling out this trial across the network so we can help stop newspapers from going to waste and help our customers to recycle.”23
Run by Keep Britain Tidy, The Great British Spring Clean encourages people across the country to join forces across the country to pick up litter and make a difference to their environment. 24
Chris Jackson, regional director for Northern, said: “This was totally reckless behaviour by mindless individuals who gave no thought for other people’s safety.26
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As well as damaging the Northern train, the vandals wrecked more than 200 metres of the complex web of 25,000 volt overhead electric cable which power trains, as well as the structures and equipment which hold them up.27
Tony Baxter, Regional Director at Northern, said: “We’re pleased to be able offer these additional services for customers travelling between Leeds, Harrogate and York. 30