mo4ch:>Northern rail: Government takes over after chaos

Northern rail: Government takes over after chaosNorthern rail: Government takes over after chaos1 March 2020 Image copyrightPA MediaImage captionArriva had previously operated Northern servicesThe government says it wants to give people in northern England "more powers over their railways" as it starts running services previously operated by Arriva Rail North.The takeover was announced in January following widespread commuter chaos.Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham will be among a panel of northern political leaders who will advise the government's operation.Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said there would be "no quick fix".Passengers have experienced regular delays and cancellations since a timetable change in May 2018. They also faced strikes and an ageing fleet of trains. Image copyrightPA MediaImage captionThe government said tackling overcrowding was a priorityGerman firm Arriva, which had been due to run Northern services until 2025, previously said pr…