Northern install water dispensers following successful Bolton trial

Following a trial in Bolton and Castleford, the train operator's installed 32 of its new water dispensers across its station network last year.

Now a further six are ready to be used at Guide Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greenfield, Mossley, Windermere and Levenshulme stations, and a further 19 are planned.

Each water dispenser has a hands-free sensor and will provide free chilled water.   

Customers will be able to see how many times reusable bottles have been refilled thanks to a digital counter.

Water dispenser (Image: Northern Rail)

Mark Powles, customer and commercial director, said: “Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and this is a benefit for them and the environment.  

“We want to provide our customers with unlimited free water refills and help them to stay hydrated, cut down on plastic pollution and save money – as well as make sure our station are welcoming places for everyone.”  

Northern is working with key suppliers to reduce carbon emissions from the businesses supply chain as well as become efficient with its resources such as water, energy and fuel. 

Northern is the second largest train operator in the UK, with 2,500 services a day to more than 500 stations across the north of England. 

The locations of water dispensers installed last year are: Alnmouth, Bingley, Blackburn, Bolton, Blackpool North, Bradford Forster Square, Bradford Interchange, Castleford, Cheadle Hulme, Glossop, Guiseley, Halifax, Harrogate, Hazel Grove, Heaton Chapel, Hebden Bridge, Hexham, Horsforth, Ilkley, Keighley, Manchester Oxford Road, Manchester Victoria, Meadowhall, Mexborough, New Pudsey, Newton Le Willows, Rochdale, Salford Central, Salford Crescent, Shipley, Skipton, Warrington Central, Wigan Wallgate and Wilmslow.

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