This is the complete version of SMART’s reponse to Metro’s Draft Railplan 7.
Draft Railplan 7 can be found at http://www.wyltp.com/consultation/railplan7/Download.htm.
We now have a letter from Metro dated 12th July which states
“Several hundred responses ….[have]……. been received on Railplan 7. In considering the responses, including your own, ……….. the Railplan is being amended to reflect the need to improve services at [Slaithwaite and Marsden] stations, subject to a satisfactory and value for money business case being identified.”
and
“It is Metro’s understanding that the route electrification will allow the 6 fast/semi-fast trains per hour between Leeds and Manchester to be introduced not at the expense of the local stopping service”.