Tag Archives: Station announcements

Celebrations at Marsden and Slaithwaite

No Longer will you have to stand in the cold wondering if the train will turn up, for as from today, Norther rail have brought back announcement to Marsden and Slaithwaite. No longer will you hear the jubilant cry ” … Continue reading

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the last one to know is the passenger

The 20 plus passengers today, April 21st, waiting for the 11.04 to arrive, just waited. Without the benefit of the government to intervene as in the volcano issue, when rail services are concerned the passengers come bottom of the list. … Continue reading

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The phantom sounds

Some travellers report that they have heard the odd announcement through the speakers at Slaithwaite  and Marsden, others wonder whether after 6 months now might be the time when Northern Rail can afford to buy new batteries. One might not … Continue reading

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Does nobody care about passengers?

The following is the text of the letter received by SMART  at the end of January from Northern Rail customer relations team in Leeds Northern Rail logo Northern Customer Relations FREEPOST RLSL-ABEC-BGUU The following is th First Floor, The Travel … Continue reading

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