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Performance Update, August 2019

Posted on August 5, 2019 by admin

After a period of several months in which cancellations averaged 3 a week, and trains generally turned up at or close to the appointed time, the past couple of weeks have been very poor for delays and cancellations, almost back … Continue reading →

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Timetable alterations, Saturday 3rd August to Wednesday 7th August

Posted on August 3, 2019 by admin

TPE will be operating an emergency timetable from Saturday 3rd August at least until Monday 5th August, potentially longer. Because of the Whaley Bridge/Toddbrook Dam situation, the line between Manchester and Sheffield is closed. In order to provide a replacement … Continue reading →

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Proposed Timetable Changes for December 2019

Posted on July 29, 2019 by admin

Summary of the changes that will take place at May 2019 and the proposed changes for December 2019. TPEs priority for May 2019 is to build on the improvements made in the December 2018 timetable change, protecting performance improvements and … Continue reading →

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“Turning Pacer trains into village halls? Send them down south instead”

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

[from Helen Pidd, The Guardian, Wed 29 May 2019] Turning Pacer trains into village halls? Send them down south instead Plans to repurpose these rusty old trains isn’t even a bad joke. Where’s the focus on decent rail services in … Continue reading →

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