This is what the Urban Eco Settlements report states about the area between Leeds and Bradford: Continue reading
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Ravensthorpe Railway Station
Posted on April 25, 2009 by bradfordrail
After reading this document regarding Urban Eco Settlements for the new Leeds City Region.
On page 37 it states that Ravensthorpe station be undergoing over £1.5 million of improvements.
Perhaps it linking Ravensthorpe upto a new Low Moor station with lightrail will improve this small station, improve links to Bradford and provide for developments across Spen-Valley.
A light rail development along the Spen-Valley greenway is in the other campaigns section
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Skipton – Leeds, keep your season ticket
Posted on April 24, 2009 by bradfordrail
I have been sat down with my spreadsheet, a cup of tea and this article from the Telegraph & Argus. Which explains how the new zone 7 (Cononley & Skipton) will be priced. The answer: it isn’t as good as we thought!
For commuters: you have to make a journey into and through Leeds before the MetroCard+7 makes financial sense.
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Better crossboundary access
Posted on April 21, 2009 by bradfordrail
WY Metro has sealed a deal with North Yorkshire County Council to give them access to the WY Metro ticketing system as part of new zones 6 & 7. Continue reading
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Low Moor – WYITA
Posted on April 18, 2009 by bradfordrail
WYITA Stresses their commitment to Low Moor Station Continue reading
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Ribblehead Viaduct Walk
Posted on April 17, 2009 by bradfordrail
Anyone wanting to walk across the world famous Ribblehead Viaduct will be able join upto 3000 others on the 26th July 2009. Tickets will be available from the Settle-Carlisle Railway Development Company priced at £15.
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Interchange – London Kings Cross
Posted on April 17, 2009 by bradfordrail
Train company Grand Union has been given the go ahead by the Office of Rail Regulation for its proposed Bradford Interchange to London Kings Cross service. Continue reading
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Laisterdyke Station?
Posted on April 17, 2009 by bradfordrail
A £20m plan to regenerate the Bradford to Leeds corridor has been agreed between the two cities. Continue reading
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Bradford Rail Users Group 