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Can you afford to pay?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by admin

Subject: Rail fare increases of 30 to 40 per cent From: Snowmail – Channel 4 News <snowmail_daily@channel4.com> To: Date: Sat 16/10/10 4:24 PM Krishnan here. We’re on air at 6pm. We’re leading with painful news for rail travellers. Faisal Islam … Continue reading →

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Five day rail service for the Colne Valley

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

The following formed part of a message from David Stopher of METRO about local trains over the week-ends for the next three months. Please read carefully:……….. All day Saturdays and until 1500 Sundays 16/17, 23/24 October 2010 theline will be … Continue reading →

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Friends of Slaithwaite Station

Posted on September 20, 2010 by admin

A new message from Nikki Millns of the Friends of Slaithwaite Station ( FOSLS), she writes: ” With regard to the second phase of the Steel Dreams project at   Slaithwaite station:   1. Community Spirit of Slaithwaite have very … Continue reading →

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Passengers to pay

Posted on August 18, 2010 by admin

Rail fares could rise by 10% following latest inflation figures • Fares likely to increase 5.8% next year under RPI plus 1% rule • Passenger watchdog fears higher price hikes will be allowed Graeme Wearden guardian.co.uk, Tuesday 17 August 2010 … Continue reading →

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