Category Archives: services

Northern and TransPennine franchises – passenger research

Posted on January 3, 2013 by admin

Independent passenger watchdog Passenger Focus undertook a study with passengers on Northern and TransPennine Express services to examine their views of the current operations and to identify the issues that the new franchise should address. They have now published research … Continue reading →

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Replacement bus services, Sundays from 1st April

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

There will be no Sunday trains at Slaithwaite and Marsden from 1st April. The information is available, via Metro or Northern Rail’s timetables, but not particularly easy to find and rather vague as to where the replacement buses call. Why? … Continue reading →

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New Ticket regime imposed by Northern on Valley Passengers

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Travellers beware, Northern changes the rules.  For 8 years, since the inception of Northern Rail as the principal affordable means of travel between Slaithwaite, Marsden and the rest of the world, one has been able to but a ticket on … Continue reading →

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Passenger Survey Proforma

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

SMART are working in collaboration with SHRUG in collating evidence to submit to the Rail Authorities. It is crucial that hard evidence, based on personal experiences, is logged for submission to the Rail Authorities in time for the new Franchise … Continue reading →

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