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SMART’s response to draft Railplan 7 – in full

This is the complete version of SMART’s reponse to Metro’s Draft Railplan 7. SMART RailPlan 7 comments Draft Railplan 7 can be found at http://www.wyltp.com/consultation/railplan7/Download.htm.   We now have a letter from Metro dated 12th July which states   “Several … Continue reading

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Summary of SMART’s response to Railplan 7

SMART has submitted its proposals for future train services at Slaithwaite and Marsden to Metro, as part of the consultation for Metro’s draft Railplan 7. Railplan 7 has been prepared by Metro, and is intended to set out their vision … Continue reading

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Parliament debate; Future of Colne Valley Trains

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

  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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