Northern train at platform, York station

NorthernNorthern

Northern

Northern (legally Northern Trains Limited) is a publicly-owned train operating company in England that commenced operating the Northern franchise on 1 March 2020. TSSA is the only union with collective bargaining rights for managers. It also has collective bargaining rights for clerical and station staff and some depot staff.

Get help and advice from TSSA

Find out more about the Special Voluntary Severance Scheme in the rail industry, read our help guides on a range of employment issues, and find out how to get legal help from your union.

Man in a suit holding a sign which reads: redundancy rights

Employment Rights

From redundancy to TUPE, discrimination, tribunals and more - read our advice guides here.

Lawyer and client discussion over a desk with documents. Photo By WIRUL KENGTHANKAN from Canva.

Legal advice

TSSA members can access legal services, including a free will writing service, personal injury, family law and more.

Northern Events

More Events

TSSA Helpdesk

0800 328 2673 United Kingdom

1800 805 272 Republic of Ireland

Helpdesk Enquiry Form

Member advice from our Helpdesk

If you are a TSSA member and are looking for advice or assistance in connection with your employment or membership, you can contact our Members’ Helpdesk.

We can advise on a range of workplace issues including; discipline and grievance hearing, maternity rights and redundancy.

Helpdesk opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday  |  09:00 - 16:00 Friday

Please note: we cannot undertake to provide advice to non-members, to members of other unions, or to members on behalf of their partners/friends. If you are not yet a member, please join TSSA online.

TSSA members attending a rally

Join TSSA today!

Get access to support & advice, member resources, career development opportunities and more.

Join Online