Overhead wire problems are causing disruption at Keighley. Because of this, buses are replacing trains between Skipton and Shipley, with journey times extended by up to 30 minutes. This is expected to continue until approximately 08:30.
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In the Telegraph and Argus letters to the editor, Mr Morris wrote that there was not a need for an across Bradford Rail-Link. Our response is available published in the T&A, and in full here:
Filed under: CrossRail - X-Rail, Frizinghall, Interchange, Shipley | Tagged: Bradford Cross Rail, Congestion, Cross Rail, Electrification, Kecko, Leeds, Lincoln, Michael Taylor, Morris, Thryduulf, tourism | 1 Comment »
The former Bradford MP Edward Lyons died at the end of April, and the following letter was submitted to the Telegraph and Argus by Mr Derek Crabtree: The recent death of Edward Lyons QC should not be allowed to pass by without remembering that he was a good friend to Bradford. The Glasgow-born lawyer who [...]
Filed under: Shipley | Tagged: Derek Crabtree, Edward Lyons, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Shipley, T&A | Comments Off
Services between Leeds and Huddersfield are suffering delays and cancellations. No services are stopping at Dewsbury, Batley, Morley or Cottingley. Transpennine through services are also suffering disruption.
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The following are the planned services from Low Moor (as at 26/03/10) 2 services an hour to Leeds 2 services an hour to Halifax (1 continues to Manchester Victoria, 1 continues to Wakefield Westgate*). We will try find out if this is at all times, peak or off peak. * for those who ever thought [...]
Filed under: Low Moor | Tagged: Halifax, Leeds, Low Moor, Manchester Victoria, Wakefield Westgate, WYITA, WYMetro | Comments Off
There are currently delays of upto 18 minutes between Skipton and Leeds. UPDATE: Delays were due to a failed train.
Filed under: Bingley, Cononley, Crossflatts, Keighley, Saltaire, Shipley, Skipton, Steeton & Silsden | Tagged: delays, Leeds, Northern Rail, Skipton | Comments Off
It is good news that the Government has finally decided to build HS2. And we support anything that increases the number of people using the railway. However the route from Leeds to London via Birmingham increases the attractiveness of Manchester far more than that of Leeds. A direct route in replacement of, or parallel to [...]
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Leeds station’s new south entrance has been approved. At a cost of £15.2million it will provide easier access to the station from “Holbeck Village”. The entrace will have passenger information, ticket sales and ticket barriers at bridge level. Having a knowledge of escalators and elevators thurst upon me at home, can someone explain why the proposed [...]
Filed under: Metro | Tagged: Dft, Holbeck, Leeds, South Entrance, WYMetro | Comments Off
Bradford cross rail plans have been published in the latest copy of Rail magazine (issue 632, page 12). Also on page 12 are photos of the accident in Neville Hill, East of Leeds, that caused so much disruption to the network on November 17th. Available from all good newsagents, and by subscription online. Photos of [...]
Filed under: CrossRail - X-Rail | Tagged: Bradford, Civic Society, Cross Bradford, CrossRail - X-Rail, Derailment, EMT, Leeds, Neville Hill | Comments Off
Leeds Station 26/11/2009 07:31
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The Secretary of State for Transport, Lord Adonis, confirmed this morning to the BBC and in parliament that NXEC is to be taken into public ownership after admitting that it will be unable to make it’s premium payments.
Filed under: Forster Square, Keighley, Shipley, Skipton | Tagged: Adonis, Bradford, Dft, ECML, Edinburgh, Franchise, Leeds, London Kings Cross, National Express, NXEC | Comments Off
The Yorkshire Post is running a petition here to ensure Leeds is included in any new high speed rail link. The paper has a full section dedicated to High Speed here. Even WY Metro is supporting the campaign here. We would like to see any proposed service include Forster Square and Skipton
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This is what the Urban Eco Settlements report states about the area between Leeds and Bradford:
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