Category Archives: Marsden

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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No trains next Sunday, probably

Posted on March 12, 2013 by admin

Next Sunday, 17th March, trains are replaced by buses, or at least we think they are.   The National Rail website refers only to engineering work between Manchester and Stalybridge, and to buses replacing trains between Victoria and Stalybridge, and … Continue reading →

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BBC Two: Summer Madness

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

BBC Two The Railway: Keeping Britain on Track Summer Madness Episode 2 of 6 Documentary following the staff, passengers and police officers on the railways in and around Leeds during summer. This is the most challenging season for staff, when … Continue reading →

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