Category Archives: Marsden

Replacement bus services, Sundays from 1st April

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

There will be no Sunday trains at Slaithwaite and Marsden from 1st April. The information is available, via Metro or Northern Rail’s timetables, but not particularly easy to find and rather vague as to where the replacement buses call. Why? … Continue reading →

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New Ticket regime imposed by Northern on Valley Passengers

Posted on March 12, 2012 by admin

Travellers beware, Northern changes the rules.  For 8 years, since the inception of Northern Rail as the principal affordable means of travel between Slaithwaite, Marsden and the rest of the world, one has been able to but a ticket on … Continue reading →

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Parliament debate; Future of Colne Valley Trains

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

To see the report on the debate in Hansard which took place last Wednesday 18th January, please follow either of the links  below. It should work.   Tony Bowers 21 1 12 http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201212/cmhansrd/cm120118/halltext/120118h0001.htm – 12011841000414   or   http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-01-18a.296.1&s=northern+hub#g315.0

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Sunday line closures in 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

This is a bit of advance warning about Sunday line closures in 2012. Regular travellers will be aware that our line closes on Sundays during the Autumn to allow maintenance to take place in Standedge tunnel. In 2012, there will … Continue reading →

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