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“Residents and councillors condemn lack of action to improve access at Marsden railway station more than two years since campaign taken to London”

Posted on April 28, 2014 by admin

[from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 28th April 2014] Residents and councillors have poured scorn on the lack of action to make crucial improvements to a Colne Valley train station more than two years since they took their campaign to parliament. … Continue reading →

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timetable changes from 18th May

Posted on April 19, 2014 by admin

  The new train timetable effective from 18th May has now been published. There are major changes, made necessary by the introduction of a fifth express train between Manchester and Leeds. The new timetable contains a number of changes that … Continue reading →

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Engineering works, weekend of 19th & 20th April

Posted on April 17, 2014 by admin

Buses replacing trains between Stalybridge and Manchester Victoria this coming Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th April. There may also be connecting trains from Stalybridge to Piccadilly which could work out quicker and more convenient than the replacement bus – to … Continue reading →

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“Northern announcement heralds new chapter in rail franchise”

Posted on March 27, 2014 by admin

 [Press release from Northern Rail, 27th March 2014] Negotiations with the Department for Transport (DfT) have proved successful for regional train operator Northern Rail as it announced today it will continue to operate rail services across the north of England … Continue reading →

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