Category Archives: Marsden

December 2020 Timetable Changes

Posted on November 13, 2020 by admin

Timetables will change from Sunday 13th December. It’s a Covid timetable, reflecting the continuing reduction in passenger travel, and as such it shouldn’t be assumed that this is the service pattern over the long term. The weekday timetable appears to … Continue reading →

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WYCA Kirklees Consultation Transport Committee, 21 October 2020

Posted on October 21, 2020 by admin

Cllr Rob Walker, Chair of SMART, was able to ask questions at the WYCA Kirklees Consultation Transport Committee meeting held on 21st October. The main question focused on the plans to mitigate difficulties for travellers from Slaithwaite & Marsden stations … Continue reading →

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Meeting with Jason McCartney MP and Andrew Stephenson MP

Posted on October 21, 2020 by admin

SMART had an informal meeting with Jason McCartney, Colne Valley MP and Andrew Stephenson the rail minister at Marsden station on 24th July. Andrew Stephenson has specific responsibility for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This was an opportunity to discuss … Continue reading →

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Grant Shapps: “Why I’m in Manchester today to help kick-start better, greener and more modern transport for the North”

Posted on July 28, 2020 by admin

[An article for the Conservativehome website by Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps, 23rd July 2020. Interesting that he uses a passenger’s experience of the delights of commuting between Marsden and Manchester as an example of why things need … Continue reading →

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