Tag Archives: Slaithwaite

New service proposals, Comment from SMART

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

The Northern and Trans-Pennine rail franchises are due to be re-awarded in April 2014 (without going into detail there is some flexibility as to the exact date, but this looks the most likely) and the Department for Transport (with advice … Continue reading →

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The slow train to Paradise, or Man Vic if you prefer

Posted on October 1, 2011 by admin

  The following is the resume of recent correspondence about the plans to reduce the service to passengers traveling between Manchester Victoria and Huddersfield. First the letter which Shrug, acting on behalf of SMART sent to all the Members of … Continue reading →

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The most decorated station in the land

Posted on September 6, 2011 by admin

When will we get a replacement to the much patched Slation. Rumour has it that Marsden is to be substantially favoured shortly, but no such rumours about Slaithwaite Continue reading →

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Passenger Information on Northern Trains

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

Does no one care at Northern about the information they are supposed to provide for passengers using their stations? yet again the tannoy system has failed at Marsden and Slaithwaite. For weeks now, passengers waiting at Slaithwaite have been getting … Continue reading →

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