Decision Maker: Greater Manchester Transport Committee
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
1. That the report be noted.
2. That as a result of detailed negotiations, there had been an updated situation in relation to the Rose Hill line, specifically the extra provision of 3 trains (2 morning peak, 1 afternoon) per day to support access to educational establishments in Marple, further supplemented by a rail replacement bus service throughout the day.
3. That it be noted that TfGM would be arranging a meeting between Northern and the Salford City Mayor to discuss the reduction in services to Swinton.
4. That a further update on December rail timetable changes be presented to the M&R Committee at the next meeting.
5. That it be noted that Northern agreed to ensure there was adequate signage to reflect current operational services at stations along the Rose Hill line.
6. That further information with regards to the next plans for Government’s Emergency Measure Agreements and the future of franchising agreements were anticipated to be announced shortly and included in the Williams review (expected autumn 2020) and would be provided to the Committee once available.
Publication date: 22/09/2020
Date of decision: 18/09/2020
Decided at meeting: 18/09/2020 - Greater Manchester Transport Committee
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