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News from Planet TPE

We could all do with a laugh whilst waiting on Stalybridge station for the next available train in the general direction of where we want to go, so here’s TPE’s latest “stakeholder newsletter”, circulated on 18th July. Highlight is this: … Continue reading

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Another of TPE’s Inaccurate Claims

Another extract from a letter dated 5th February 2018 from Leo Goodwin, Managing Director of TPE, to Andy Burnham. “We note the concerns that have been raised by certain travellers along this route regarding the new timetable. This is inherent … Continue reading

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Comments on operation of the new timetable from 20th May 2018

These are the comments that SMART sent to the Kirklees councillors on WYCA’s Transport Committee, in advance of their meeting on 6th July. Comments on operation of the new timetable from 20th May 2018 – Slaithwaite & Marsden Action on … Continue reading

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SHRUG meeting with TPE, 2nd July

This is what TPE are happy for us to share from our meeting with them on 2nd July. We pass this on without comment, other than to observe that nowhere does the word “passenger” appear. “I would like to thank … Continue reading

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