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SMART’s response to fares and ticketing consultation

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Submitted in response to DfT consultation process. Includes comments regarding the need to address cross-boundary fare anomalies. SMART_response_Fares and Ticketing Review consultation

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Colne Valley MP raises issue of Marsden and Slaithwaite train ticket prices in Parliament

Posted on June 23, 2012 by admin

from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 23rd June AN MP wants changes to railway ticket prices in the Colne Valley. Passengers travelling the seven miles between Marsden and Greenfield must pay £5.40 for a single. But the journey of 27 miles … Continue reading →

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New Ticket regime imposed by Northern on Valley Passengers

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Travellers beware, Northern changes the rules.  For 8 years, since the inception of Northern Rail as the principal affordable means of travel between Slaithwaite, Marsden and the rest of the world, one has been able to but a ticket on … Continue reading →

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Welcome to 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Another new year, and what’s different in 2012.   Well, to start with, there’s another fare increase. It’s inflation plus 1%, although there are some exceptions (senior citizen fares in West Yorkshire are going up by more than that), and … Continue reading →

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