Category Archives: METRO/WYCA

West Yorkshire Combined Authority

New fares for pensioners

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

 There is a strong and growing rumour on the local trains to the effect that there are going to be major changes in the way the concessionary fares are charged.  Our most recent information suggests that the flat rate 50 … Continue reading →

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The slow train to Paradise, or Man Vic if you prefer

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin

  The following is the resume of recent correspondence about the plans to reduce the service to passengers traveling between Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield. First the letter which Shrug, acting on behalf of SMART sent to all the Members of … Continue reading →

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Passengers are the last to know.

Posted on May 26, 2010 by admin

Pensioners, we all know, are an over-privileged bunch when it comes to public transport, what with their little cards which give them free transport on the buses. But many were greatly surprised to be told that their fares had gone … Continue reading →

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Rail strike latest Sunday April 4th

Posted on March 29, 2010 by admin

Sunday, April 4th Following action by Network Rail in the courts, the strike has been postponed until the  RMT union has had the chance to consider it’s options. Bob Crow, the union leader, has said that they will probably re-ballot … Continue reading →

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