Category Archives: Campaigning

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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New campaign launched to get railway station for Golcar and Milnsbridge

Posted on June 23, 2012 by admin

from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 22nd June Campaigners will be lobbying for a new railway station in Huddersfield. A new transport group will be formed on Monday to push for a station to serve Golcar and Milnsbridge. Clr Paul Salveson, … Continue reading →

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Colne Valley MP raises issue of Marsden and Slaithwaite train ticket prices in Parliament

Posted on June 23, 2012 by admin

from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 23rd June AN MP wants changes to railway ticket prices in the Colne Valley. Passengers travelling the seven miles between Marsden and Greenfield must pay £5.40 for a single. But the journey of 27 miles … Continue reading →

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