Posted on October 26, 2011 by bradfordrail
In the interests of fairness and to allow easy press reporting, both the Council’s CrossRail report and the Majority (of members) Report are available here:
Council report into Bradford Cross Rail
Working Group – Majority Report
Both reports call for the council to investigate protecting the route of the railway, calls for the council to lobby for better rail in Bradford and for a quick, fast and efficient link to any future HS2 station.
We know Westfield is major stumbling block, but CrossRail IS the opportunity to get Bradford’s economy back “on-track”.
Thanks must go to all members of the Cross Rail working group (and their families) for the hours that have gone into campaigning for the link and preparing the reports.
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Posted on October 25, 2011 by bradfordrail
It is here! The majority report from the Bradford Cross Rail Working Group.
The Cross Rail Link Scrutiny Report will be presented the Regeneration, Overview & Scrutiny Committee on Thursday 27th October at 5:30pm in City Hall.
We hope you will all be able to attend.
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Posted on April 16, 2011 by bradfordrail
J.Vasey and Jason Smith of UKIP in Urban Garden
BRUG Chairman James Vasey met with UKIP Candidate Jason Smith in the Urban Garden (Westfield development site) on Friday evening to discuss plans to develop a rail link across the city.
Mr Smith was impressed by the Cross Rail vision which would help revive the city centre as a cultural tourist destination and attract new businesses to the lower Broadway and little Germany quarter of the city.
BRUG discussed Bradford Council’s current plans to move the existing Magistrates court next to the current Crown Court, which would impede the building of the line. The Odeon was discussed as a possible site for the Magistrates court.
During our tour of the city centre we discussed the number of vacant properties between the Urban Gardens and the “mirror pool“, BRUG pointed out this would become the main thoroughfare from a central Bradford station direct to the mirror pool area, and the regeneration benefits this would have upon this part of the city.
Mr Smith discussed UKIP’s plans for Bradford, supporting strong improvements in public transport and making the best use of the existing buildings in Bradford, rather than the council building new buildings at public expense.
Jason Smith is standing for election in the Queensbury ward, a full list of candidates is available from here.
BRUG would like to speak to representatives from all political parties before the local elections.
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Posted on February 9, 2011 by bradfordrail
Bradford Council’s Scrutiny Committee have agreed to form a task force to investigate the possibility of protecting the route between Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square.
Cllr Sykes
The committee chaired by Cllr Sykes (pictured), agreed to forming a task-force following a packed meeting on Thursday 3rd February 2011.
The task-force will also investigate the options for Cross-Rail.
BRUG support the founding of this task force and will support its work.
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Posted on August 17, 2010 by bradfordrail
On Thursday 12th August BRUG members were guests of Grand Central on a journey from Bradford – London. A full report will be available at the next meeting of BRUG. Our thanks go of course to the excellent on-board and back-office staff.
On Friday 13th August, The Passenger Focus survey on rail priorities showing overcrowding to be of huge concern was reported in the T&A. BRUG and the Aire Valley Rail Users Group, AVRUG, were both quoted in the article. Also reported in The Guardian.
On Tuesday 17th August, the T&A reported Cllr Greaves call for the Transport Secretary to visit West Yorkshire and experience the severe overcrowding on a number of local services. BRUG raised the problems experienced on the Caldervale line of significant overcrowding leading to some people being unable to board some peak trains at stations between Bradford and Leeds.
Our next meeting is on Monday 6th September 7:30pm at Bradford Voluntary & Community Service, Sunbridge Road, Bradford.
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Posted on July 26, 2010 by bradfordrail
Cllr Pennington has been speaking on Radio Leeds today (26/07/10) talking to Steve Bailey about the plans for an across Bradford rail link.
BRUG remain confident the Cross Rail plan is deliverable and affordable.
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Posted on July 25, 2010 by bradfordrail
Where would the Cross Rail line go?
Have a look at the Google aerial map here
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Posted on June 27, 2010 by bradfordrail
Due to significant problems with one of the Class 180 trains used by Grand Central the following services will not operate:
Monday 28th – Wednesday 30th June 2010
10:22 Bradford Interchange – London King’s Cross
14:20 London King’s Cross – Bradford Interchange
Grand Central staff will be available at stations with information about making connecting journeys.
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Posted on May 26, 2010 by bradfordrail
There have been many letters in the Telegraph & Argus in the last few days supporting the idea of the Cross Rail (X-Rail) link between the two Bradford stations. It has also been interesting reading those opposing the scheme – and their reasons!
We would like to ask everyone to write to their local Bradford Councillors (you have 3) and tell them you support the scheme and ask them to support the scheme in the council.
If you live outside of Bradford write to your local councillor (links at the bottom of the article) and tell them how X-Rail will improve not just Bradford but your local area as well. We will need support from across West Yorkshire to develop the X-rail scheme.
Our local MPs also need to support the scheme, find your MP here. You can write a letter or an email to push them to support the X-Rail plan.
We will have more information about the Cross-Rail (X-Rail) plan at our meeting on the 7th June 2010, address details here.
Councillor Information:
Calderdale, Leeds, Kirklees, Wakefield
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Posted on May 23, 2010 by bradfordrail
Posted on May 19, 2010 by bradfordrail
Arriving at Bradford Interchange
Today, Grand Central operated their first passenger service from Bradford Interchange to London King’s Cross, the first direct service in over 30 years!
The service departed at 10.22 from platform 2 at the Interchange on its route via Halifax, Brighouse, Wakefield Kirkgate, Pontefract Monkhill, Doncaster and finally arriving into London Kings Cross exactly at our planned arrival time of 13:46.
Blessing of the train
At Kings Cross the train was blessed by the Reverend Stephen Sorby of the Railway Mission.
The preview service has been reviewed in the Telegraph and Argus, The Guardian, BBC News (Website).
Proud Grand Central Staff
No circumstance was left to chance, even one of the invited guest’s dog was served with his own bowl of water!
We welcome Grand Central to Bradford and can thorough recommend the service.
Services start on Sunday 23rd May at 7:52 departing Bradford Interchange.
More photos to follow.
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Posted on May 16, 2010 by bradfordrail
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: Continue reading →
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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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Posted on April 13, 2010 by bradfordrail
Grand Central brought their first test train into Bradford Interchange on Monday, photos from Paul Bigland available here.
Grand Central are planning their London service to start on May 23rd!
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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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Posted on January 10, 2010 by bradfordrail
From Modern Railways January 2010 (p10):
Network Rail and train operators say they aim to offer a rail journey in almost all circumstances between key stations.
The aim to reduce the amount of time rail is unavailable due to engineering works and to reduce the use rail-replacement services.
Leeds – Bradford is part of the 20 key-routes.
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Posted on October 29, 2009 by bradfordrail
Rail services were delayed this morning due to a signal failures in Armley. Passengers from Shipley and stations to Skipton had to wait up-to one hour before a North/West-bound service was sent from Forster Square up-to Skipton. The first services departing Shipley towards Skipton didn’t leave until 8:05am (from Forster Square). – an hours delay.
Leeds bound commuters had the option of travelling in coaches from Shipley, or via Forster Square and then walking upto the Interchange to catch the Leeds trains.
These problems would be over-come by Bradford Crossrail! or as we now also call it: The Armley Junction bypass!
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Posted on August 2, 2009 by bradfordrail
The Yorkshire and Humber rail utilisation strategy was released mid-July 2009. At 148 pages and with a large number of appendices it would be almost impossible to provide a critique on the full document, therefore, this post will concentrate on the issues affecting the Airedale and Caldervale lines, (those that have the most effect on Bradford).
Continue reading →
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Posted on June 6, 2009 by bradfordrail
From December 2009 Grand Northern will start operating between Bradford Interchange and London Kings Cross. This is excellent news for Bradford, and will join Forster Square in having a direct London service. Continue reading →
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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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Bradford Rail Users Group 