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TPE agree to let passengers double back at Huddersfield at no extra fare during times of disruption

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

TPE have agreed to allow passengers travelling from Stalybridge, Manchester and beyond to Slaithwaite & Marsden to double back at Huddersfield at times of disruption (i.e.  most of the time), at no extra fare. This will apply for a trial … Continue reading →

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News from Planet TPE

Posted on July 28, 2018 by admin

We could all do with a laugh whilst waiting on Stalybridge station for the next available train in the general direction of where we want to go, so here’s TPE’s latest “stakeholder newsletter”, circulated on 18th July. Highlight is this: … Continue reading →

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Another of TPE’s Inaccurate Claims

Posted on July 17, 2018 by admin

Another extract from a letter dated 5th February 2018 from Leo Goodwin, Managing Director of TPE, to Andy Burnham. “We note the concerns that have been raised by certain travellers along this route regarding the new timetable. This is inherent … Continue reading →

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Comments on operation of the new timetable from 20th May 2018

Posted on July 11, 2018 by admin

These are the comments that SMART sent to the Kirklees councillors on WYCA’s Transport Committee, in advance of their meeting on 6th July. Comments on operation of the new timetable from 20th May 2018 – Slaithwaite & Marsden Action on … Continue reading →

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