Category Archives: Marsden

New service proposals, replies from TfGM and Metro

Posted on October 20, 2011 by admin

We have now had two replies to our letter regarding new service proposals. One, from Transport for Greater Manchester, is comprehensive and informative. The other reply, from WYITA (Metro) is, to put it mildly, somewhat underwhelming, and fails to add … Continue reading →

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The slow train to Paradise, or Man Vic if you prefer

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin

  The following is the resume of recent correspondence about the plans to reduce the service to passengers traveling between Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield. First the letter which Shrug, acting on behalf of SMART sent to all the Members of … Continue reading →

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Celebrations at Marsden and Slaithwaite

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

No Longer will you have to stand in the cold wondering if the train will turn up, for as from today, Norther rail have brought back announcement to Marsden and Slaithwaite. No longer will you hear the jubilant cry ” … Continue reading →

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