Rail Operator Update
- That the update be noted.
- That it be noted that thirty out of
ninety train stations across GM were currently without a station
adopter scheme and members of the Committee be encouraged to
signpost any suitable community groups to Northern to become
station adopters.
- That Northern provide further
consideration to the re-introduction of Sunday services to and from
Rose Hill train station in future timetable changes should there be
a clear achievable balance between demand/resource and cost
effectiveness.
- That further assurance be requested
from the Committee and sought by TfGM from Network Rail on behalf
of passengers requiring support at Piccadilly Train station on
final train cancellations.
- That it be noted that Northern had
received direct customer complaints in relation to last train
cancellations and the subsequent approach of station staff at
Piccadilly and it be agreed that Councillor Emma Taylor
(Manchester) to provide direct complaint details to Chris Jackson
(Northern) to ensure the significant issue was investigated further
and direct feedback provided to customers.
- That TPE provide further
consideration to the suggestion by Councillor Clarke (Stockport) to
the possibility of Anglo/Scottish services to Glasgow and Edinburgh
stopping more regularly at Carstairs station.
- That future timetable changes by TPE
take into consideration the request raised by Councillor Haslam
(Bolton) for all services between Manchester airport to Glasgow and
Edinburgh to stop at Bolton train station should there be adequate
capacity.