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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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Accessibility Update – Marsden Station

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

Accessibility at Marsden station has been raised with the Secretary of State both by Thelma Walker MP and by Cllr Donna Bellamy. Until May 2018, most westbound trains used platform 3, with level access. From 20th May 2018, most eastbound … Continue reading →

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Discussions about the December 2019 timetable

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

The following is taken from West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee’s agenda papers for 11th January, and specifically from WYCA’s formal consultation response on the proposed December 2019 timetable. 2. Local services between Leeds and Manchester As you will be … Continue reading →

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