From Monday 18 May, TPE will be increasing the amount of services run in the amended timetable. The new timetable, so far as it affects Slaithwaite & Marsden, appears to be similar to the pre-Covid19 timetable, with <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In general they are at 30 past the hour (Marsden)\nand 34 past the hour (Slaithwaite) to Huddersfield, with extras at peak times;\nand at 00 minutes past the hour (Slaithwaite) and 05 minutes past the hour\n(Marsden) to Manchester. But check the times in the published timetable as some\nare a couple of minutes different from this hourly pattern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Saturday timetable may be slightly different from the weekday timetable, and the Sunday timetable has (as at 22nd May) been published for 24th May but not yet for subsequent Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The timetable change has been done in line with the\nGovernment\u2019s request to increase services to enable those making essential\njourneys, to get where they need to be. The advice from HM Government is\nstill for the nation to reduce non essential travel, avoid using public\ntransport and to work from home where possible. North\nTrans-Pennine route<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New timetables from Monday 18\nMay<\/em><\/strong> Protecting Customers<\/strong> Customer Relations\nEnquiries Book before you travel<\/strong> Frequently\nAsked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Why are TPE increasing services when people are\nstill being advised not to travel? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: TPE have been asked by Government to increase\nour service levels a significant time before plans to ease lockdown to\nensure a smooth transition to the next phase. This increase in services\nalso allows those who do need to travel to social distance from other\ncustomers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The travel advice remains the same for those using train\nservices. You should only board trains for essential travel, which is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Any medical need, including to donate\nblood, avoid or escape risk of injury or harm, or to provide care or to help a\nvulnerable person Q: What is the advice for people travelling after\n18 May? <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: The Government advice remains against all\nnon-essential travel and for people to continue to work from home where\npossible. The increase in services from Monday 18 May does not to reflect a\nchange in travel advice, but to be in a position to accommodate more people\nto travel while maintaining social distancing advice in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Q: Do I need to wear a facemask to board?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A: TPE recommend that those customers who cannot\nsocially distance from others wear a face mask as per Government advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AMENDED 22 May 2020: Sunday times available for 24th May but not for subsequent Sundays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.tpexpress.co.uk\/travel-updates\/corona-virus-travel-info<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" From Monday 18 May, TPE will be increasing the amount of services run in the amended timetable. The new timetable, so far as it affects Slaithwaite & Marsden, appears to be similar to the pre-Covid19 timetable, with the addition of … Continue reading
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\nWhile there is an uplift in services, there will be significant restrictions on\ncapacity to help enable social distancing, with only around 15 to 20 seats per\ncarriage available for customers. Please consider if your journey is\nreally necessary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nMonday to Friday timetable is available\nto view here<\/strong><\/a>
\nSaturday timetable is available\nto view here<\/strong><\/a>
\nSunday timetable will be available shortly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>To\nkeep those customers who must use train services for essential travel and to\nget to work, TPE are doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>from\nMonday 18th May, TPEs Customer Relations dept is open between 09:00 and 17:00,\n7 days a week and can answer questions about services and also take complaints.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do have to travel by train to make your journey, please buy your tickets online before you travel and Season tickets for your Smart card can also be purchased online. Or please use Contactless where possible and avoid handling paper tickets if you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u2022 Travelling to and from work if you cannot work from home<\/p>\n\n\n\n