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“Tensions rise at northern leaders’ transport meeting as Greater Manchester mayor refuses to back plan for high speed rail station”

Posted on August 14, 2019 by admin

“Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor’s bid for £6bn underground station could delay arrival of high speed rail in the North” [from the Yorkshire Post, Friday 09 August 2019] The arrival of high speed rail in the North could be delayed because … Continue reading →

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“Turning Pacer trains into village halls? Send them down south instead”

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

[from Helen Pidd, The Guardian, Wed 29 May 2019] Turning Pacer trains into village halls? Send them down south instead Plans to repurpose these rusty old trains isn’t even a bad joke. Where’s the focus on decent rail services in … Continue reading →

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“Minister offers to give away Pacer trains to community groups”

Posted on May 29, 2019 by admin

Is this all that’s left of the “Northern Powerhouse”? The offer of a draughty village hall with a leaky roof. [Article from the Yorkshire Post, 29th May 2019, follows.] “Minister offers to give away Pacer trains to community groups” It … Continue reading →

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December 2018 Timetable Change, One Month On

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

It’s seven weeks into the new timetable, and time to assess what difference it has made. Punctuality is still not brilliant, but there’s been a big improvement in reliability, with the number of cancellations & part-cancellations per week (at Slaithwaite … Continue reading →

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