During the first lockdown passenger numbers fell to about 5% of normal levels. Over the summer passenger numbers rose to about 30% of normal levels but are now (January 2021) back in the 5-10% range.
Following a request from the Government for all rail companies to reduce their timetables to better match the current passenger demand, TPE will be introducing a revised train plan based on current demand and numbers travelling. These changes are only temporary, and anyone planning on travelling by train is advised to plan ahead and check before they travel. This will be effective from 1st. February.
In summary, trains at Slaithwaite & Marsden will be roughly every two hours in the daytime and roughly hourly at peak times. One particular concern we have is the lack of trains from Marsden and Slaithwaite for key workers to Leeds in the morning peak with a gap in arrivals from 07:31 to 09:10.
The timetable has been designed so that trains can be reinstated with just two weeks’ notice once the lockdown is eased and passengers return. We were also assured that as passengers returned to the railways so could capacity be reinstated, this included reinstating 6-car double units on the Huddersfield to Piccadilly stopping service to ensure safe social distancing.
Link to revised timetable from 1st February is