Category Archives: Transpennine Route Upgrade

Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – September 2025 

Posted on September 9, 2025 by admin

We’re one week into the line closure – three weeks to go! Closures: Further detail can be on the SMART or TPE websites. All being well, things should be back to normal from Monday 29th September – though direct trains from Slaithwaite and Marsden to … Continue reading →

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September closure – Brighouse car parking options

Posted on August 26, 2025 by admin

For anyone thinking of driving to Brighouse and parking there during the September closure: From Thursday 28 August to Monday 29 September, Brighouse station car park will be unavailable as it will be turned into a temporary bus interchange. Alternative parking … Continue reading →

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“Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer”

Posted on August 13, 2025 by admin

Another self-congratulatory press release from the Department for Transport. After so many years of similar press releases, none of which acknowledge the existence of communities along the route which might aspire to a better train service than they have at … Continue reading →

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – August 2025 

Posted on August 5, 2025 by admin

SMART 21st July meeting summary: thank you to everyone who attended. SMART will continue to push for a better train service for Slaithwaite and Marsden stations; for accessible stations which are reliably served by two trains an hour in each direction … Continue reading →

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