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BBC Two: Summer Madness

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

BBC Two The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track Summer Madness Episode 2 of 6 Documentary following the staff, passengers and police officers on the railways in and around Leeds during summer. This is the most challenging season for staff, when … Continue reading →

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Strange goings-on in Marsden

Posted on February 3, 2013 by admin

Spotted, lunchtime Saturday 2nd February on Marsden station, some workmen who appear to be engaged in the task of lengthening platform 1. Compare this photo with the photo at the top of this page.     Not that we’re complaining. … Continue reading →

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Next meeting of SHRUG

Posted on January 29, 2013 by admin

The next meeting of SHRUG will be at the Uppermill Civic Hall at 7.45 p.m. on Tuesday, 12th February, 2013.

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Northern and TransPennine franchises – passenger research

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

Independent passenger watchdog Passenger Focus undertook a study with passengers on Northern and TransPennine Express services to examine their views of the current operations and to identify the issues that the new franchise should address. They have now published research … Continue reading →

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