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“Government backs down on train fare increases”

Posted on October 16, 2012 by admin

Planned increases in regulated fares of RPI+3% in January 2013 and 2014 have been capped at an average of RPI+1%. The level will stay the same in 2015 as well. The Prime Minister has announced the u-turn on the eve … Continue reading →

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Rail passengers experiences and priorities during engineering works

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

Passenger Focus has carried out new research into passengers’ views and experiences of using the railway when engineering work is disrupting the timetable. The strength of feeling against replacement buses suggests that even more effort is needed to deliver maintenance, … Continue reading →

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Next meeting of SHRUG, October 2012

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

The next meeting of SHRUG will take place at the Diggle Hotel, Diggle, on Wednesday 3rd October 2012 at 8pm. On the agenda will be the current proposals for changes to local train services (including a report back from a recent meeting … Continue reading →

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October closure – timetable now published

Posted on October 2, 2012 by admin

The timetable for replacement buses has now been published, for the week of 27th October to 4th November when the railway line is closed for engineering works at Stalybridge. In spite of the best efforts of local councillors and Jason … Continue reading →

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