Tag Archives: Marsden

Station Usage Data 2019-20

The station usage data covering the 12 months from April 2019 to March 2020 has been published, and it shows an increase of 11.7% at Marsden and 8.5% at Slaithwaite. The level of increase is generally significantly higher than elsewhere … Continue reading

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December 2020 Timetable Changes

Timetables will change from Sunday 13th December. It’s a Covid timetable, reflecting the continuing reduction in passenger travel, and as such it shouldn’t be assumed that this is the service pattern over the long term. The weekday timetable appears to … Continue reading

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WYCA Kirklees Consultation Transport Committee, 21 October 2020

Cllr Rob Walker, Chair of SMART, was able to ask questions at the WYCA Kirklees Consultation Transport Committee meeting held on 21st October. The main question focused on the plans to mitigate difficulties for travellers from Slaithwaite & Marsden stations … Continue reading

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Meeting with Jason McCartney MP and Andrew Stephenson MP

SMART had an informal meeting with Jason McCartney, Colne Valley MP and Andrew Stephenson the rail minister at Marsden station on 24th July. Andrew Stephenson has specific responsibility for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). This was an opportunity to discuss … Continue reading

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