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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 – Nov 2025 

Representatives of SMART had the opportunity to discuss the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) with staff from TRU this month. Here are the main points: In terms of station performance, Slaithwaite and Marsden stations continue to have some of the worst … Continue reading

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Weekend timetable changes, 4 & 5 October & weekday timetable changes 6 to 24 October

We know that we have only just come to the end of a month of bus replacement, but Huddersfield station and the route between Stalybridge and Deighton will be closed again next weekend (4/5 October) with bus replacement. Then on … Continue reading

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Huddersfield Station Closure and Rebuilding

The month long closure has come to an end, and Huddersfield station now has two through platforms plus the bay platform for the Penistone Line. The platforms have been renumbered, so the Penistone line platform is platform 1, the former … Continue reading

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