Tag Archives: New rail services

“Huge rail boost could hit the Colne Valley”

Posted on July 17, 2012 by admin

Key quotes: “As one campaign ends another begins”   “There have been worries about the stopping service between Huddersfield and Manchester and we will have to keep a careful eye on that.” from the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, July 17th 2012 … Continue reading →

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Summary of SMART’s response to Railplan 7

Posted on July 3, 2012 by admin

SMART has submitted its proposals for future train services at Slaithwaite and Marsden to Metro, as part of the consultation for Metro’s draft Railplan 7. Railplan 7 has been prepared by Metro, and is intended to set out their vision … Continue reading →

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Passenger survey by TfGM and Metro

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

A reminder that the deadline for completing TfGM’s passenger survey is this coming Friday, 4th May. Paper copies of the survey were handed out on the trains on a Sunday before Easter, on Saturday 28th April and on Tuesday 1st … Continue reading →

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Parliament debate; Future of Colne Valley Trains

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

To see the report on the debate in Hansard which took place last Wednesday 18th January, please follow either of the links  below. It should work.   Tony Bowers 21 1 12 http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201212/cmhansrd/cm120118/halltext/120118h0001.htm – 12011841000414   or   http://www.theyworkforyou.com/whall/?id=2012-01-18a.296.1&s=northern+hub#g315.0

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