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New train franchises promise service improvements to benefit Saddleworth passengers

Aimee Belmore January 19, 2016 electrificationGRAGMark Ashmorenew franchisesRoyce Franklintrains

By Trevor Baxter SADDLEWORTH RAIL commuters will benefit from newer trains, greater capacity, extra services, easier smart ticketing and even free Wi-Fi as part of…

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Electrification plan changes concern Saddleworth rail campaigners

Aimee Belmore October 7, 2015 electrificationnorthern railtrainstranspennine

A COMMUNITY transport champion has warned of “disastrous” for Saddleworth rail users in the wake of electrification plan changes. Before the government ‘paused’ the scheme…

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Rail campaigners concerned for Saddleworth services as electrification is shelved

Aimee Belmore July 13, 2015 electrificationGRAGGreenfieldrailRichard Knowlesservicesstationtrain station

SADDLEWORTH RAIL passengers are at risk of losing out after TransPennine electrification plans were shelved, say local rail champions. Electrification of the Manchester/Leeds and Sheffield/London…

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Train group pushes to minimise disruption during Greenfield bridge works

Aimee Belmore April 4, 2015 electrificationGRAGGreenfieldSHRUGtrains

TRAIN CHAMPIONS are pushing to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum at Greenfield train station during works on the line ahead of electrification. Part…

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