NORTHERN TRAINS LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
59Fair
0.9vs last year
#3117 in UK
#201 in Travel And Transportation
#130 in Yorkshire and The Humber

Company Information

Company Number
03076444
Registered Address
George Stephenson House, Toft Green, York, England, YO1 6JT
Status
Active
Employee Count
0
Turnover
£982,634,000
EBITDA
£137,514,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
30 June 1995
Nature of Business
49100 - Passenger rail transport, interurban
Industries
Travel And Transportation
Region
Yorkshire and The Humber

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
42 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:61 days
Max Contractual:61 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
32%
31-60 Days
63%
After 60 Days
5%
Not Paid Within Terms10%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-10-30
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Apr 2025 - 30 Sept 202529 Oct 20254433%62%5%12%
01 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 202430 Apr 20244234%60%6%13%
01 Apr 2023 - 30 Sept 202330 Oct 20234235%57%8%24%
01 Oct 2022 - 31 Mar 202328 Apr 20235826%59%15%26%
01 Apr 2022 - 30 Sept 202231 Oct 20225529%54%17%34%
01 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 202203 May 20225330%59%11%33%
01 Apr 2021 - 30 Sept 202130 Oct 20214930%59%11%28%
01 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 202113 May 20212856%42%2%36%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

It is the company’s policy to agree appropriate terms of payment with suppliers for each transaction or series of transactions, and to abide by those terms based on the timely submission of valid invoices. The company’s standard payment terms is end of month following from date of a correctly submitted invoice, however, on some occasions variations to these standard payment terms may be agreed via contractual negotiations or as a variation request and approval process.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

61

Dispute Resolution Process

The company seeks to deal with suppliers of all sizes in a fair and reasonable manner. The operating company seek to respond and address supplier queries as quickly as possible in relation to invoicing or payment. In the event that a dispute cannot be resolved by the central Accounts Payable team, it would escalated in the first instance to Senior Management or Procurement team for resolution. Contracts will look to define a dispute resolution process as far as possible.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Northern Trains Limited is a train operating company based in the United Kingdom. The company was formed in 2016 and is a subsidiary of Arriva UK Trains Limited. Northern is responsible for providing rail services in the North of England, serving major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes using energy-efficient trains, reducing waste and promoting recycling, and investing in renewable energy sources. Northern also works closely with local communities to support sustainable transportation options.

Northern offers a range of products and services to its customers, including both long-distance and commuter train services. The company also operates a number of special services, such as the Caledonian Sleeper and the Royal Scot, catering to tourists and leisure travelers.

The key people at Northern Trains Limited include the Managing Director, who oversees the overall operations of the company, and the Commercial Director, who is responsible for developing and implementing the company's business strategy. The company also has a team of experienced professionals in various areas, including operations, finance, and customer service.

For more information on Northern Trains Limited, including train schedules, ticket prices, and promotions, customers can visit their website at www.northernrailway.co.uk. The company's registered office address is at 1 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business Park, Sunderland, SR3 3XP.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£40,426,000
Net Worth
£34,711,000
Total Current Assets
£148,776,000
Total Current Liabilities
£295,997,000

Company Location