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“Train line from Leeds to Manchester WILL be improved, government promises”

Posted on November 30, 2017 by admin

This is a definite promise, not to be confused with the rather more specific promises made in 2011, 2012 and 2015, all of which turned out not to be promises at all…………. Far be it for us to be cynical, … Continue reading →

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“Keep me on the train!”

Posted on November 29, 2017 by admin

Keep me on the train! [Press release from Transport Focus, 26th October 2017] “Keep us on the train, even if it means a longer journey,” passengers tell rail industry. Passengers prefer being kept on a train, for up to 40 … Continue reading →

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“Northern and BTP hope rail travellers avoid having a Blue Christmas”

Posted on November 13, 2017 by admin

If only drunken misbehaviour on the ale trail was taken this seriously…………… [Northern Rail press release, 13/11/2017, follows] Northern is hoping revellers in Manchester will avoid having a Blue Christmas this year. The train operator has joined forces with British … Continue reading →

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Public Meeting About Timetable Changes, Wednesday 22nd November

Posted on November 9, 2017 by admin

7.45 pm, Slaithwaite Civic Hall

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