Tag Archives: Electrification

Transpennine Route Upgrade public consultation – Standedge to Gledholt

As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Network Rail are proposing a number of changes between Standedge and Gledholt (Huddersfield). This includes upgrades at Marsden and Slaithwaite stations, the reconstruction of various bridges and highways, and the installation of … Continue reading

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – August 2025 

SMART 21st July meeting summary: thank you to everyone who attended. SMART will continue to push for a better train service for Slaithwaite and Marsden stations; for accessible stations which are reliably served by two trains an hour in each direction … Continue reading

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Huddersfield station closure – community drop-in information event 8th July

Huddersfield station will be closed for 30 days from Saturday 30 August until Sunday 28 September, reopening on Monday 29 September 2025, to facilitate major upgrades as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). Huddersfield station will temporarily close between … Continue reading

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Huddersfield station closure, September 2025 – bus replacement arrangements

Huddersfield station is set to close for 30 days between Saturday 30 August and Sunday 28 September to allow for the Transpennine Route Upgrade engineers to continue to transform the station. Other work will also be taking place on the … Continue reading

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