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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – Jan 2026

Here are the latest updates from SMART: In terms of station performance, Slaithwaite and Marsden stations continue to have some of the worst rail service based on punctuality and cancellations in the country at 2,393rd and 2,356th respectively out of 2,637 stations [Source: www.ontimetrains.co.uk]. 

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“Waiting an hour for the next one”

“We believe that Northerners have had to put up with a second rate rail system for far too long, and we want a ‘turn-up-and-go railway’. No more faffing around with looking at the timetable before you go to the station. … Continue reading →

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – Nov 2025 

Representatives of SMART had the opportunity to discuss the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) with staff from TRU this month. Here are the main points: In terms of station performance, Slaithwaite and Marsden stations continue to have some of the worst … Continue reading →

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Station Usage Figures for Marsden & Slaithwaite, 2024-25

Station footfall data for the period April 2024 to March 2025 was published on 4th December at Estimates of station usage | ORR Data Portal Passenger usage figures for Marsden and Slaithwaite are up by 35% and 28% respectively since last … Continue reading →

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