Category Archives: Campaigning

Public Meeting About Timetable Changes, Wednesday 9th May

Posted on April 6, 2018 by admin

7.30pm, Marsden Parochial Hall, Clough Lea, Marsden HD7 4DN (to the side of the parish church). UPDATE, 26/04/2018. Now announced as strike day on Northern,but our meeting will go ahead as planned. If unable to attend, there’s another public meeting … Continue reading →

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May 2018 timetable changes

Posted on January 31, 2018 by admin

Since there has been an article in the Huddersfield Examiner recently, which focuses almost entirely on the removal of a direct service between Marsden & Slaithwaite, somewhat missing most of the points about the new timetable, it’s appropriate to list … Continue reading →

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SHRUG meeting with Greater Manchester Mayor

Posted on December 24, 2017 by admin

On the 19th December members of SMART and SHRUG met Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to discuss our concerns, fears and ideas around the May 2018 timetable and beyond. It was a very worthwhile and productive meeting and Andy … Continue reading →

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Notes from Public meeting on November 22nd 2017 at Slaithwaite Civic Hall

Posted on December 4, 2017 by admin

SMART – Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Public meeting on November 22nd 2017 at Slaithwaite Civic Hall   Present Over 80 members of the public attended The meeting was chaired by Cllr. Rob Walker.   Speakers: Pete Myers … Continue reading →

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