Category Archives: Marsden

Electrification of Leeds to Manchester Railway Line Welcomed by Rail Users Group

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

  The Stalybridge to Huddersfield Line Rail Users’ Group (SHRUG) welcomes the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that  the Manchester to Leeds Rail line is to be electrified.  It will speed up journeys between these great northern cities … Continue reading →

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Passenger Survey Proforma

Posted on November 14, 2011 by admin

SMART are working in collaboration with SHRUG in collating evidence to submit to the Rail Authorities. It is crucial that hard evidence, based on personal experiences, is logged for submission to the Rail Authorities in time for the new Franchise … Continue reading →

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Network Rail will do the impossible

Posted on November 9, 2011 by admin

We strongly recommend that local people who use the trains read through this press release and then have a look at the Northern Hub Website. NETWORK RAIL CHALLENGED TO CORRECT NORTHERN HUB CONSULTATION ERRORS   Threat to local train services … Continue reading →

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More on new service proposals

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

A letter in the Huddersfield Examiner, 20th October 2011, from Councillor Hilary Richards (Labour, Golcar) NETWORK Rail is planning major changes in the local train service between Huddersfield, the Colne Valley and Manchester Victoria. At present, local trains from Huddersfield … Continue reading →

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