Tag Archives: Slaithwaite

Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – September 2025 

We’re one week into the line closure – three weeks to go! Closures: Further detail can be on the SMART or TPE websites. All being well, things should be back to normal from Monday 29th September – though direct trains from Slaithwaite and Marsden to … Continue reading

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“Rail boost for the North: Transpennine upgrade one step closer”

Another self-congratulatory press release from the Department for Transport. After so many years of similar press releases, none of which acknowledge the existence of communities along the route which might aspire to a better train service than they have at … Continue reading

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – August 2025 

SMART 21st July meeting summary: thank you to everyone who attended. SMART will continue to push for a better train service for Slaithwaite and Marsden stations; for accessible stations which are reliably served by two trains an hour in each direction … Continue reading

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – July 2025 

SMART Open Meeting: this will be held at 7pm on Monday 21st July at the Watershed, 22 Bridge St, Slaithwaite. The meeting is being organised for all rail users who use Slaithwaite and Marsden stations. A full agenda will be circulated before … Continue reading

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