Tag Archives: Rail fares

A ticket to ride, anywhere

Unbelievable as it may sound, there was a man on the platform at Slaithwaite today who told SMART, that he is going to, with his team, install ticket machines at Slaithwaite and Marsden stations on or about December 19th. SMART … Continue reading

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New fares for pensioners – update

A reply from Metro regarding concessionary rail fares for pensioners. “As a result of the reduction in the amount of funding Metro receives, there has been a review of all budgets in order to make cost savings. “At the July … Continue reading

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New fares for pensioners

 There is a strong and growing rumour on the local trains to the effect that there are going to be major changes in the way the concessionary fares are charged.  Our most recent information suggests that the flat rate 50 … Continue reading

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Not a problem that local travellers will suffer from

The following article was extracted from the Guardian of September 6 2011 Union warns hundreds of rail ticket offices face closure Transport department cuts could lead to job losses and leave 675 stations unstaffed in England and Wales Press Association … Continue reading

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