Cross Rail (X-Rail) in Bradford

Posted on May 22, 2010 by bradfordrail

The plans are out, many of Bradford’s MPs support it. Will this now be the time for Bradford Cross Rail (X-Rail)? The plans outlined here, followed up on Saturday here. BRUG Chairman James Vasey,  speaking in the Telegraph & Argus: It’s a very well planned proposal which has taken time, effort and money. It’s something [...]

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Putting city back on the right lines (T&A)

Posted on May 12, 2010 by bradfordrail

Clive Barton was recently interviewed in the Telegraph and Argus about the new Grand Central service that starts on Sunday May 23rd. Grand Central will be accepting MetroCard passes for stations between Bradford, Halifax, Brighouse, Wakefield Kirkgate and Pontefract Monkhill. Grand Central Rail Leaflet

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Edward Lyons QC 1926 – 2010

Posted on May 12, 2010 by bradfordrail

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 [...]

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Clive’s Cartoon

Posted on March 4, 2010 by bradfordrail

In an interview with the Will Kilner at the Telegraph and Argus, Clive Barton (BRUG’s first chairman) talked about the history of coastal services from Bradford including Skegness and Scarborough. Clive put the case for running new services to these coastal resorts. Not only was the article printed yesterday, they also drew a cartoon!

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