Category Archives: Transpennine Express

First Transpennine Express

Weekend timetable changes, 26th October to 7th December

Posted on October 23, 2013 by admin

Engineering work is taking place at Manchester Victoria on weekends from 26th October to 7th December. Stopping trains will run between Huddersfield and Stalybridge only, timings are unaltered so passengers travelling between Marsden, Slaithwaite & Huddersfield are unaffected. There’s a connecting … Continue reading →

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“Huddersfield commuters struggle with overcrowding on local rail services”

Posted on July 25, 2013 by admin

[from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 25th July 2013] Thousands of rail passengers are being forced to travel on overcrowded trains. And a Huddersfield rail expert believes things are getting worse. Peter Marshall warned: “You get on a train in Huddersfield … Continue reading →

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“Police call time on Real Ale Trail revellers”

Posted on July 1, 2013 by admin

[from ITV.com, Saturday 29th June 2013] British Transport Police, West Yorkshire Police, Northern Rail and First TransPennine Express are continuing to work with local community groups, residents and businesses along the now infamous Real Ale Trail to tackle its rowdy … Continue reading →

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First Trans-Pennine Express and Northern franchises to be extended

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

The two rail operators serving Huddersfield will continue for a further two  years. Franchises run by First Trans-Pennine Express (FTPE) and Northern Rail were due to end in 2014 but will now be extended until April, 2016, Transport Secretary Patrick  … Continue reading →

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