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TransPennine Express U-turn on decision to scrap Irlam service after backlash

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The TransPennine Express service in Irlam will continue running two trains per hour with plans to upgrade a platform set to go ahead this winter.

Back in August, fury was caused after it was announced that TransPennine Express (TPE) will no longer be picking up the second train per hour during off peak times at Irlam Train Station from December 2022.

The news means that a new Liverpool to Cleethorpes train service by TPE will be able to stop at the station. Network Rail who carried out the work has confirmed that the upgrades to Irlam’s platforms are due to take place in mid-December, which means that once they are complete, the station will be fully compliant for TPE trains. READ MORE: Award-winning Salford brewery Pomona Island is to open its first pub Salford City mayor Paul Dennett, Barbara Keeley MP, Irlam and Cadishead community committee, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), Hamilton Davies Trust and local councillors objected to the proposals and launched a campaign against the diminution of services at Irlam Station, whilst also calling for better services for local people in Irlam and Cadishead.

City Mayor Paul Dennett said: “It is fantastic news that we have full confirmation from Network Rail that Irlam Station can benefit from this new service, this maintains the two trains per hour schedule.

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