Category Archives: Slaithwaite

Transpennine Route Upgrade public consultation – Standedge to Gledholt

Posted on February 16, 2026 by admin

As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Network Rail are proposing a number of changes between Standedge and Gledholt (Huddersfield). This includes upgrades at Marsden and Slaithwaite stations, the reconstruction of various bridges and highways, and the installation of … Continue reading →

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – Nov 2025 

Posted on December 7, 2025 by admin

Representatives of SMART had the opportunity to discuss the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) with staff from TRU this month. Here are the main points: In terms of station performance, Slaithwaite and Marsden stations continue to have some of the worst … Continue reading →

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Station Usage Figures for Marsden & Slaithwaite, 2024-25

Posted on December 4, 2025 by admin

Station footfall data for the period April 2024 to March 2025 was published on 4th December at Estimates of station usage | ORR Data Portal Passenger usage figures for Marsden and Slaithwaite are up by 35% and 28% respectively since last … Continue reading →

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Weekend timetable changes, 4 & 5 October & weekday timetable changes 6 to 24 October

Posted on September 29, 2025 by admin

We know that we have only just come to the end of a month of bus replacement, but Huddersfield station and the route between Stalybridge and Deighton will be closed again next weekend (4/5 October) with bus replacement. Then on … Continue reading →

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