Category Archives: Slaithwaite

“Rail’s own Chuckle Brothers are having a laugh – at us”

Posted on August 9, 2018 by admin

Thanks to Tom Richmond and the Yorkshire Post for continuing to highlight the farce that our train service has become. Tom Richmond: Rail’s own Chuckle Brothers are having a laugh – at us [from the Yorkshire Post, 9th August 2018] … Continue reading →

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Looking to the future – improving the timetable

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

Whilst all the focus at the moment is on the failure to operate a service which resembles the published new timetable , with its large number of cancellations, part-cancellations and poor punctuality, there’s still a need to look beyond the … Continue reading →

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Some statistics on cancellations since the timetable change

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

Number of cancellations or part-cancellations of trains serving Slaithwaite and Marsden 20th May to 7th August (2pm) 453 of which Northern services 17 of which TPE services 436 of which full cancellations 252 of which started/terminated at Stalybridge 201 As … Continue reading →

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“Leo Goodwin: My message to TransPennine Express passengers – I share your pain”

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

[from the Yorkshire Post, Tuesday 07 August 2018] The Yorkshire Post asked TPE Managing Director, Leo Goodwin, a series of questions about their abysmal service since the timetable change. Specific questions were asked about the impact on two places, Scarborough … Continue reading →

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