Tag Archives: Slaithwaite

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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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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Railway boozers warned to behave on Real Ale Trail in Huddersfield after unruly behaviour on the tracks

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

From the Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 7th December 2011   BOOZERS on the railway Real Ale Trail are being warned to behave. Unruly behaviour has prompted police to issue a warning about the conduct of those following the Real Ale Trail … Continue reading →

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Electrification of Leeds to Manchester Railway Line Welcomed by Rail Users Group

Posted on December 6, 2011 by admin

  The Stalybridge to Huddersfield Line Rail Users’ Group (SHRUG) welcomes the announcement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer that  the Manchester to Leeds Rail line is to be electrified.  It will speed up journeys between these great northern cities … Continue reading →

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