Category Archives: Rail Strategy

“Huge rail boost could hit the Colne Valley”

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Key quotes: “As one campaign ends another begins”   “There have been worries about the stopping service between Huddersfield and Manchester and we will have to keep a careful eye on that.” from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, July 17th 2012 … Continue reading →

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SMART’s response to draft Railplan 7 – in full

Posted on July 14, 2012 by admin

This is the complete version of SMART’s reponse to Metro’s Draft Railplan 7. SMART RailPlan 7 comments Draft Railplan 7 can be found at http://www.wyltp.com/consultation/railplan7/Download.htm.   We now have a letter from Metro dated 12th July which states   “Several … Continue reading →

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Summary of SMART’s response to Railplan 7

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

SMART has submitted its proposals for future train services at Slaithwaite and Marsden to Metro, as part of the consultation for Metro’s draft Railplan 7. Railplan 7 has been prepared by Metro, and is intended to set out their vision … Continue reading →

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Consultation on RailPlan 7

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Metro has today published its draft RailPlan 7, which “seeks to build on the Local Transport Plan (LTP3) 2011-26 and the Yorkshire Rail Network Study by setting out Metro’s approach to deliver sustainable economic growth by improving the rail network … Continue reading →

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