Category Archives: Marsden

“The Railway 24/7”

For the past three weeks, Channel 5 has been screening hour-long documentaries showing our local train company, Transpennine Express. The programme title is “The Railway 24/7”. There are three further episodes (as at 30th June) yet to be broadcast. The … Continue reading

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Timetable Changes with effect from 18 May 2020

From Monday 18 May, TPE will be increasing the amount of services run in the amended timetable. The new timetable, so far as it affects Slaithwaite & Marsden, appears to be similar to the pre-Covid19 timetable, with the addition of … Continue reading

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Revised Timetable due to Coronavirus Outbreak

A greatly reduced frequency timetable will apply across the TransPennine Express network from Monday 23 March 2020 until further notice. These service changes are being implemented in response to advice from HM Government for the nation to reduce non essential … Continue reading

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All The 1999 Plans Which Never Happened

It’s eight years since the what is currently called the Transpennine Route Upgrade was approved in principle. In those eight years, no construction work has started, no consultation has taken place with some of the communities and passengers most affected, … Continue reading

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