Is Saddleworth is the worst-connected part of the borough – a report by Charlotte Hall, Local Democracy Reporter MAISY, 24, can’t put a figure on…
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More RMT strikes on the way – Northern advises customers of very limited services
INDUSTRIAL action by the RMT union is set to disrupt thousands of Northern customers as the first of three strikes in July gets underway. RMT…
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Northern gives NHS workers, carers, teachers and registered charity staff 25% OFF travel on its trains
NORTHERN has announced a 25% discount for thousands of key workers using its services across the North of England. NHS workers, carers, teachers and staff…
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Drivers in the north west urged to ditch the car and save up to 24 per cent by commuting by train
NORTHERN is encouraging commuters in the north west to switch from driving to taking the train as they could save hundreds of pounds a year. …
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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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Call to look into reopening Diggle Station
COUNCILLORS are being urged to get the Government consider re-opening a train station in Saddleworth to boost the area’s links. Greenfield is the only place…
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Station access improvements on Parish agenda
SADDLEWORTH Parish Council has added its voice to calls for Greenfield railway station to become more accessible and ‘fit for purpose’ for the 21st Century.…
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Face coverings required on public transport
GREATER Manchester residents have been advised that they will need to follow targeted and temporary measures – including wearing face coverings on all forms of…
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Footbridge planned to improve safety at Moorgate level crossing
A NEW footbridge over an existing Uppermill level crossing is the potential outcome of a public consultation just launched by Network Rail. The train company…
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Rail timetable changes signal job concerns for Saddleworth commuters
Saddleworth commuters fear drastic changes to the rail timetable next year could have a “massive impact on lives and jobs”. From May 2018, all peak…
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Survey says ‘no’ to bikes and ‘yes’ to better public transport in Saddleworth
SADDLEWORTH HAS delivered a big thumbs down to transport bosses’ visions to get more people on bikes. The car remains king for villagers who would…
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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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Man killed after being struck by train at crossing in Uppermill
A MAN has died after being hit by a train at the Moorgate Halt level crossing in Uppermilll. Police and ambulances attended the scene around 12.40pm…
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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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