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“Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer”

Posted on August 13, 2025 by admin

Another self-congratulatory press release from the Department for Transport. After so many years of similar press releases, none of which acknowledge the existence of communities along the route which might aspire to a better train service than they have at … Continue reading →

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – August 2025 

Posted on August 5, 2025 by admin

SMART 21st July meeting summary: thank you to everyone who attended. SMART will continue to push for a better train service for Slaithwaite and Marsden stations; for accessible stations which are reliably served by two trains an hour in each direction … Continue reading →

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – July 2025 

Posted on July 14, 2025 by admin

SMART Open Meeting: this will be held at 7pm on Monday 21st July at the Watershed, 22 Bridge St, Slaithwaite. The meeting is being organised for all rail users who use Slaithwaite and Marsden stations. A full agenda will be circulated before … Continue reading →

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Huddersfield station closure – community drop-in information event 8th July

Posted on July 7, 2025 by admin

Huddersfield station will be closed for 30 days from Saturday 30 August until Sunday 28 September, reopening on Monday 29 September 2025, to facilitate major upgrades as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). Huddersfield station will temporarily close between … Continue reading →

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