Tag Archives: Northern Rail

Northern Rail strike action, Tuesday 3rd & Thursday 5th October

Posted on October 2, 2017 by admin

Limited replacement bus service between Huddersfield & Stalybridge, with extended journey times (Slaithwaite to Stalybridge will take 1 hour 10 minutes. No evening services. Replacement bus timetable is at https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/stations/SWT

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“Train staff turn catwalk models as Northern unveils new-look uniforms”

Posted on September 22, 2017 by admin

“Train staff turn catwalk models as Northern unveils new-look uniforms” [from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 22nd September 2017] Its not just our local trains getting a fresher look – it’s the uniforms too   Trains operator Northern swapped the rail … Continue reading →

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Proposed timetable changes from May 2018

Posted on August 8, 2017 by admin

TPE and Northern have shared their initial proposals for timetables with us but it’s been done on the basis that it is not widely disseminated, and not used for publicity and campaigning purposes. It’s for this reason that we have … Continue reading →

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New Franchisee from 1st April

Posted on April 2, 2016 by admin

As of 1st April, Northern Rail no longer have the franchise to provide our train services. The new franchisee is Arriva Rail North. In terms of ownership, what this means is that our trains are operated by a subsidiary of … Continue reading →

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