Tag Archives: Marsden

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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Sunday line closures in 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by admin

This is a bit of advance warning about Sunday line closures in 2012. Regular travellers will be aware that our line closes on Sundays during the Autumn to allow maintenance to take place in Standedge tunnel. In 2012, there will … Continue reading →

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Funding bid for ramp at Marsden station rejected

Posted on December 8, 2011 by admin

The Department for Transport has announced its Access for All funding allocations and Kirklees Council’s bid for a ramp installation at Marsden station was not successful. No bids supported by Northern Rail were successful. The only successful bid in Yorkshire … Continue reading →

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Northern Rail brings in more carriages to ease Huddersfield rail overcrowding

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

From the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 7th December 2011 MORE carriages are to be introduced on train services through Huddersfield – in a bid to end overcrowding. And the move, due to be implemented next Monday, has been welcomed by an … Continue reading →

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