Tag Archives: Slaithwaite

“Leo Goodwin: My message to TransPennine Express passengers – I share your pain”

Posted on August 7, 2018 by admin

[from the Yorkshire Post, Tuesday 07 August 2018] The Yorkshire Post asked TPE Managing Director, Leo Goodwin, a series of questions about their abysmal service since the timetable change. Specific questions were asked about the impact on two places, Scarborough … Continue reading →

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“Where’s the TransPennine Express boss? His train service is so bad that commuters miss the old Pacers”

Posted on August 5, 2018 by admin

Thanks to Tom Richmond and the Yorkshire Post for being the first, and so far the only, regional newspaper to highlight what an appalling service TransPennine have provided at our stations since the timetable change. Tom Richmond: Where’s the TransPennine … Continue reading →

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TPE agree to let passengers double back at Huddersfield at no extra fare during times of disruption

Posted on July 29, 2018 by admin

TPE have agreed to allow passengers travelling from Stalybridge, Manchester and beyond to Slaithwaite & Marsden to double back at Huddersfield at times of disruption (i.e.  most of the time), at no extra fare. This will apply for a trial … Continue reading →

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Comments on operation of the new timetable from 20th May 2018

Posted on July 11, 2018 by admin

These are the comments that SMART sent to the Kirklees councillors on WYCA’s Transport Committee, in advance of their meeting on 6th July. Comments on operation of the new timetable from 20th May 2018 – Slaithwaite & Marsden Action on … Continue reading →

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