SADDLEWORTH’S MP has put concerns raised by local people about the proposed closure of the ticket office at Greenfield train station to a Government minister.…
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Historic station house set to disappear for new houses
A MUCH-LOVED former station house is set to disappear after outline planning permission was granted to demolish it and replace it with four properties. What…
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Northern publishes travel advice calendar ahead of more rail strikes
Strike action by ASLEF and the RMT union will bring significant disruption to Northern services across the North of England on two days this week.…
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Water way to keep Saddleworth train customers hydrated
TRAIN travellers in Saddleworth now have extra reason to head to their local station after water dispensers were added, meaning they can refill their bottles…
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‘Do Not Travel’ – Northern’s advice for the first week of 2023
Train operator, Northern has issued fresh ‘Do Not Travel’ guidance for its customers across the North of England for the first week of 2023. Strikes…
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Travel guide for Northern services over Christmas & the New Year published
TRAIN operator, Northern has published a calendar highlighting its travel guidance to customers over Christmas and the New Year. It factors in the known industrial…
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Action group welcomes first step of rail improvements
By Jacklin Kwan RAIL infrastructure upgrades have been welcomed by Greenfield’s action group as they wait to see the rest of the ‘much-needed’ Transpennine Route…
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MP leads protest at Greenfield train station against fare rises
DEBBIE Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has led a protest at Greenfield train station against the 3.1 per cent average rise in fares…
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New timetable will ‘play havoc’ with Greenfield commuters’ family lives says MP
NEW train timetables, due to start on Sunday, May 20, will “play havoc” with the family lives of commuters using Greenfield station, according to local…
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Trains disruption during Easter as work continues on Great North Rail Project
RAIL USERS will be affected as work to deliver the ambitious multi-billion pound Great North Rail Project is continuing over Easter and beyond meaning passengers…
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No case to save railway footbridge at Greenfield station?
GREENFIELD Station footbridge could be placed on Historic England’s register of listed structures. But a local railway campaign group insists the bridge is just over…
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Rail campaigners hope for Burnham boost in Greenfield timetable battle
GREENFIELD station users will discover the severity of new rail timetable changes by the end of next month. But rail campaign groups hope the influence…
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Saddleworth’s counter measures to police front desk closures
SADDLEWORTH IS reversing the trend of police front counter closure thanks to local bobby PC Lee Cullen. Greater Manchester Police recently shut 10 front counters…
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MP launches #RailFail campaign over “unacceptably high” fare rises
DEBBIE ABRAHAMS, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, has been campaigning for a better deal for her constituents who use Greenfield station. The average cost…
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The train now passing through Greenfield Station is… The Flying Scotsman
HUNDREDS OF spectators turned out to see the Flying Scotsman – the world’s most famous steam locomotive pass – through Greenfield Station. Young and old, rail…
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Mossley Town Council submit takeover plan to retain former police station
A LAST-DITCH attempt to stop the sale of Mossley Police Station and retain the building for community use has been launched. The historic Argyle St…
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Greenfield Rail Action Group pushes for more improvements to services
A CAMPAIGNING rail group challenged a top officer from Transport for Greater Manchester as they push for further improvements to local services. The Greenfield Rail…
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Traffic confusion in Greenfield after large lorry gets stuck near station
TRAFFIC CONFUSION struck Greenfield after a large lorry got stuck near the station and blocked off traffic in and out of nearby villages. Around 8am…
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Rail campaigners call for more members to help them secure local improvements
A RESOLUTE rail action group which has secured numerous improvements to local services is seeking more members to help continue their work. Formed more than…
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Rail campaigners concerned for Saddleworth services as electrification is shelved
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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Rubbish eyesore at Greenfield Railway Station to be tidied up
PILES OF rubbish causing an eyesore near Greenfield Railway Station are to be removed after enquiries by the Saddleworth Independent. A disgusted reader sent this…
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