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Accessibility Update – Marsden Station

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

Accessibility at Marsden station has been raised with the Secretary of State both by Thelma Walker MP and by Cllr Donna Bellamy. Until May 2018, most westbound trains used platform 3, with level access. From 20th May 2018, most eastbound … Continue reading →

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Discussions about the December 2019 timetable

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

The following is taken from West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee’s agenda papers for 11th January, and specifically from WYCA’s formal consultation response on the proposed December 2019 timetable. 2. Local services between Leeds and Manchester As you will be … Continue reading →

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Trans-Pennine Upgrade Update, 25/09/2019

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

It’s difficult to identify quite what is meant by the Transpennine Route Upgrade. First there was the Manchester Hub, which then became the Northern Hub, which was “approved in full” several years ago. This was a bit misleading, as it … Continue reading →

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ITV Tonight Programme “Trouble on the Tracks”

Posted on January 17, 2019 by admin

To be broadcast tonight, 17th January, 7.30 on ITV. Will include filming done on 15th November of the passenger experience in the morning peak from Slaithwaite & Mossley into Manchester. There may be some familiar faces. https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/hjqpgk/tonight/

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