Category Archives: Northern Rail

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“Councillor hits out at rail line closure”

Posted on June 17, 2013 by admin

[from the Oldham Chronicle, 7th June 2013] Trains to be replaced by buses in run-up to Christmas Northern Rail is planning to close part of the busy line through Greenfield to Manchester Victoria over seven weekends in the run-up to … Continue reading →

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Timetable changes from 19th May

Posted on May 27, 2013 by admin

The new timetable is effective from 19th May, and up until 25th October it is exactly the same as the previous timetable. Unlike in previous years as far back as we can remember, there will be no Sunday closures this … Continue reading →

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This week’s railway anniversaries

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

It’s the 50th anniversary of the Beeching Report this week, but there’s another significant railway anniversary this week. It’s the 7th anniversary of Northern Rail’s promise to repair the faulty PA system on Slaithwaite and Marsden stations.

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First Trans-Pennine Express and Northern franchises to be extended

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

The two rail operators serving Huddersfield will continue for a further two  years. Franchises run by First Trans-Pennine Express (FTPE) and Northern Rail were due to end in 2014 but will now be extended until April, 2016, Transport Secretary Patrick  … Continue reading →

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