Category Archives: fares

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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Welcome to 2012

Posted on January 20, 2012 by admin

Another new year, and what’s different in 2012.   Well, to start with, there’s another fare increase. It’s inflation plus 1%, although there are some exceptions (senior citizen fares in West Yorkshire are going up by more than that), and … Continue reading →

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A ticket to ride, anywhere

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Unbelievable as it may sound, there was a man on the platform at Slaithwaite today who told SMART, that he is going to, with his team, install ticket machines at Slaithwaite and Marsden stations on or about December 19th. SMART … Continue reading →

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New fares for pensioners – update

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

A reply from Metro regarding concessionary rail fares for pensioners. “As a result of the reduction in the amount of funding Metro receives, there has been a review of all budgets in order to make cost savings. “At the July … Continue reading →

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