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Someone’s done a song about our train service

Posted on December 25, 2017 by admin

Someone’s written a song about our train service. It’s entitled “A Network Betrayal”, and it’s from a popular beat combo from Mossley going by the name of Cabbage. https://ahcabbage.bandcamp.com/ They’re not very complimentary about dear old Northern Rail. [Verse 1] … Continue reading →

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SHRUG meeting with Greater Manchester Mayor

Posted on December 24, 2017 by admin

On the 19th December members of SMART and SHRUG met Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham to discuss our concerns, fears and ideas around the May 2018 timetable and beyond. It was a very worthwhile and productive meeting and Andy … Continue reading →

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“Transport investment in the north”

Posted on December 8, 2017 by admin

Rail Minister Paul Maynard’s address to the North of England Transport Summit at Royal Armouries, Leeds, 30 November 2017 (Original script, may differ from delivered version). Posted without further comment. Introduction I’m really pleased to have been asked to deliver the closing … Continue reading →

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“The biggest rail fare price hike in five years has been announced”

Posted on December 5, 2017 by admin

The biggest rail fare price hike in five years has been announced – this is how it affects Greater Manchester commuters “Why are we paying so much for overcrowded trains in the north?” ask campaigners [from the Manchester Evening News, … Continue reading →

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