Northern staff pick their favourite scenic routes

Rail operator [1] has asked staff members to pick their favourite rail routes to work on, the results of which are below:

Middlesborough to [2]

This journey begins at the industrial town of Middlesborough and makes its way across the stunning North [3] Moors National Park with its incredible views, rolling hills and historic woodland, not to mention breathtaking coastal scenes.

This route is wonderful for day trips or for those who want to get out and about exploring the impressive coastline alongside the region's wonderful heritage.

Railway line into Whitby Railway line into // Credit: [4][5]

[6] Coast

This breathtaking journey is from Barrow to [7] and winds its way through the [8], which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site offering tranquil lakes, striking hills and mountains and delightful villages. This route offers an array of stunning panoramic views, making for a wonderful journey.

Northner train travelling through Arnside in Cumbria // Credit: Northern Northern train travelling through Arnside in [9] // Credit: Northern

Furness Line

This lesser-known route makes its way through picturesque countryside with beautiful rolling hills and [10] Bay's staggering coastline and also treats passengers to spectacular views of the [11].

Kirkby-in-Furness on the Furness line Kirkby-in-Furness on the Furness line // Credit: Northern

to Leeds via [12][13]

Starting in the city of [14], steeped in history and renowned for its medieval architecture and, of course, the city's magnificent [15].

This train journey sees passengers travel through delightful countryside scenery as it makes its way to the beautiful spa town of [16].

Harrogate Station // Credit: Northern Harrogate Station // Credit: Northern

to [17][18]

This little-known route offers the very best of the East [19] countryside as it makes its way through the market town of [20] and medieval [21] ahead of getting into the bustling town of [22] which is also known as the ‘Capital of the Wolds'.

Passengers travelling with Northern can now compare the cost, travel time and CO2 emissions of their journey against that of road travel.

References

  1. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
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  3. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  4. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  5. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  6. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  7. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  8. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  9. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  10. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  11. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  12. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  13. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  14. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  15. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  16. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  17. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  18. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  19. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  20. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  21. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  22. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)