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New campaign launched to get railway station for Golcar and Milnsbridge

Posted on June 23, 2012 by admin

from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 22nd June Campaigners will be lobbying for a new railway station in Huddersfield. A new transport group will be formed on Monday to push for a station to serve Golcar and Milnsbridge. Clr Paul Salveson, … Continue reading →

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Colne Valley MP raises issue of Marsden and Slaithwaite train ticket prices in Parliament

Posted on June 23, 2012 by admin

from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 23rd June AN MP wants changes to railway ticket prices in the Colne Valley. Passengers travelling the seven miles between Marsden and Greenfield must pay £5.40 for a single. But the journey of 27 miles … Continue reading →

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Automatic Ticket Barriers to be installed at Huddersfield

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

PASSENGERS SET TO BENEFIT AS TEN MORE STATIONS SECURE SHARE OF £100M IMPROVEMENT FUND   [From a press release from Network Rail, Tuesday 29 May] Passengers are set to benefit from a further £15m of improvements to stations across England … Continue reading →

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UPDATE – Line closure at October half-term

Posted on May 15, 2012 by admin

Letter from Metro dated 19th April. “Northern are currently developing detailed plans for the Stalybridge blockade with Metro, Transport for Greater Manchester and Merseytravel.” “There are some significant challenges in making the best use of the rail resources to cater … Continue reading →

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