Category Archives: SHRUG

Stalybridge to Huddersfield Rail Users’ Group

New service proposals, Comment from SMART

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

The Northern and Trans-Pennine rail franchises are due to be re-awarded in April 2014 (without going into detail there is some flexibility as to the exact date, but this looks the most likely) and the Department for Transport (with advice … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigning, METRO/WYCA, Northern Hub, Rail Strategy, services, SHRUG, Slaithwaite, Transpennine Express | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

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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