Category Archives: TfGM

Transport for Greater Manchester

Two Trains Per Hour for Marsden & Slaithwaite?

Manchester Recovery Task Force Public Consultation A  consultation on improving the performance on the rail network in and around Manchester has been launched. The press release from the DfT (below) sets out why this is being done, but basically it’s with … Continue reading

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Public meeting about timetable changes, 16th May, Mossley

Public meeting, arranged jointly by Friends of Mossley Station and Greenfield Rail Action Group, to be held at 7.30 on Wednesday 16th May, at George Lawton Hall, Stamford Street, Mossley OL5 0HR.

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Customers of Nobody

In the past two weeks there has, even beyond the disruption caused by the temporary closure of the line between Stalybridge and Victoria, been serious disruption on several days, in the form of multiple cancellations. The reason given for this … Continue reading

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SHRUG meeting with Greater Manchester Mayor

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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