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“Waiting an hour for the next one”

Posted on January 29, 2026 by admin

“We believe that Northerners have had to put up with a second rate rail system for far too long, and we want a ‘turn-up-and-go railway’. No more faffing around with looking at the timetable before you go to the station. … Continue reading →

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Slaithwaite and Marsden Action on Rail Transport Update – Nov 2025 

Posted on December 7, 2025 by admin

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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Station Usage Figures for Marsden & Slaithwaite, 2024-25

Posted on December 4, 2025 by admin

Station footfall data for the period April 2024 to March 2025 was published on 4th December at Estimates of station usage | ORR Data Portal Passenger usage figures for Marsden and Slaithwaite are up by 35% and 28% respectively since last … Continue reading →

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Extra train stops for Marsden Jazz Festival

Posted on September 30, 2025 by admin

TransPennine Express will once again support the Marsden Jazz Festival by arranging for a number of services to call additionally at Marsden station during the festival weekend. Founded in 1992, Marsden Jazz Festival is one of the UK’s longest established … Continue reading →

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