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Timetable changes from 8th December

The new timetable, effective from 8th December, has now been published. At first glance, it appears to be unchanged from the previous timetable, except during the period 24th December to 2nd January.   Link to timetable is http://www.northernrail.org/pdfs/timetables/20131208/25.pdf During the … Continue reading

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Timetable changes, weekends until 7 December 2013

Saturdays 26 October, 2 November, 9 November, 16 November, 23 November, 30 November, 7 December Sundays 27 October, 3 November, 10 November, 17 November, 24 November, 1 December There’s also a rail replacement bus from Stalybridge to Ashton & Victoria, … Continue reading

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Fare increases from January 2014

In January 2014 rail fares in West Yorkshire will rise by 4.1%. This is based on Retail Price Index (RPI) + 1%. This is a change to previous years where in West Yorkshire the formula was RPI +3%.

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“Rail Group Claim Success”

The Stalybridge to Huddersfield Rail Users’ Group (SHRUG) was formed in 2010. It includes SMART, Friends of Mossley Station and Greenfield Rail Action Group. The main aim of the large group has been and remains 2 trains per hour along … Continue reading

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