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Metro news archive 2009

News stories from Metro, published in 2009

MetroCard - passport to the Dales
MetroCard - passport to the Dales
New DalesBus services started on Sunday 12 April.
 
Demonstrating yournextbus at the Leeds Business roadshow
Leeds Business Roadshow success
Around 70 Leeds businesses attend to find out more what Metro can do for them.
 
Changing Times
Improved services to Bradford Royal Infirmary
Better bus links between Shipley and Bradford Royal Infirmary
 
Leeds City Region logo
City Region Transport Strategy Launched
Twenty-year framework for improving transport unveiled at Harrogate Summit.
 
Refurbished Clas 155 train at Horsforth
Rail growth proposal delivered
£23.24m package designed to stimulate economic growth in West Yorkshire submitted to the Department of Transport.
 
Bus stop and shelter
Unanimous support for London-style services
Transport Authority backs work to develop a Quality Bus Contract Scheme.
 
Cllr Graham Phelps
ITA pays tribute to Cllr Graham Phelps
Politicians of all parties on the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority (ITA) have paid tribute to Cllr Graham Phelps who has sadly passed away.
 
(National Express) East Coast
East Coast franchise changes hands
East Coast Main Line trains between West Yorkshire and London Kings Cross are now being run by a new company.
 
Bradford FreeCityBus at Centenary Square
Bradford's free million
Metro’s Bradford FreeCityBus service has carried its one millionth passenger!
 
A Huddersfield Bus Company vehicle
New bus network for rural South Calderdale
Company promises brand new, accessible vehicles to run Metro-funded services.
 
Modern First double-deck bus
Extra early-morning buses from Seacroft and Gipton
Metro funds extra journeys for workers with early start.
 
How a trolleybus might look in Leeds CIty Square
Leeds trolleybus bid on way to DfT
Trolleybus plans dispatched to the Department for Transport on Friday 30 October.
 
How a trolleybus might look in Leeds CIty Square
Bid for Leeds trolleybus network to be submitted this week.
Plans going to the Department for Transport on Friday 30 October.
 
Meltham minibus
Funding for access to rural employment and training opportunities
Fifty organisations attend Metro Stakeholders' Day
 
A Metro bus stop and shelter
Stops with no buses are symptom of failing industry, says Metro Chairman
Regulation would provide passengers with stable network on which they can rely.
 
A High-speed train at the St Pancras Eurostar Terminal
Call for analytical approach to high-speed rail decision
Evidence for a Yorkshire link is there, says Council leader.
 
Work on new Pudsey Bus Station starts Sunday 25 October
New Pudsey Bus Station work begins
Alternative parking available behind Leisure Centre when Market Place car park closes from Sunday.
 
Thackley Tunnel, photographed by Martyn Sutcliffe
Train operators’ call for more electrification welcomed
More electrified routes would help West Yorkshire's case for new trains, says Chairman.
 
NGT logo
Approvals in place for trolleybus submission to DfT
Plans for 14km network to be submitted by the end of October.
 
Here to get Youth there delegates
Here to get Youth there - conference update
Around 125, 11 to 19-year-olds give Metro their views on public transport at lively youth conference.
 
Photo of Brighouse bus station
New bus services on the way
Metro agrees funds for services linking Thornton & Halifax, Barkisland & Brighouse and Otley, Wetherby & Tadcaster.
 
Freecitybus birthday buns
Bradford's freecitybus celebrates one year
One year ago, on 28 September 2008, Bradford freecitybus was launched by Metro in partnership with Bradford Council.
 
First double-decker bus
Public consultation on Calderdale bus services
Public meetings were held on Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 September to discuss proposed changes to Calderdale bus service.
 
High-speed train, photograph by Martyn Sutcliffe
United approach to high-speed rail welcomed
Proposals unveiled for 200mph lines to North-East and North-West.
 
Photograph of a tram-train
UK's first tram-train trials in Sheffield
Light and heavy rail trial will test 'essence' of tram-train's advantage.
 
Thackley Tunnel, photographed by Martyn Sutcliffe
High speed rail campaign launched
A new high-speed rail campaign has been launched by 11 major UK cities.
 
Corporate Plan sets out three-year objectives
Corporate Plan sets out three-year objectives
Metro's Corporate Plan sets out its objectives and
priorities for the next three years, in order to achieve its mission to co-ordinate the provision and development of high-quality, integrated transport across West Yorkshire.
 
ML5 to Lindley
Success for MetroLocal in Lindley
Passenger numbers on MetroLocal service ML5 in Lindley have grown by over 70% since an awareness campaign started at the end of July.
 
Thackley Tunnel, photographed by Martyn Sutcliffe
Response to high-speed rail announcement
'Ministers cannot ignore report showing huge benefits of Yorkshire route ', says Leeds City Council co-Leader.
 
Thackley Tunnel, photographed by Martyn Sutcliffe
High-Speed Rail report published
Leeds Sheffield route could generate over £30bn of benefits.
 
Double-deck bus of the type being introduced on routes in and around Leeds in 2009
Norwood Green’s vital bus link retained
Monday, Wednesday and Friday link to continue for service 226.
 
Bus stop and shelter
Peak-time bus link between Wakefield and college skillsXchange
Metro supporting rush-hour services to Glasshoughton
 
Artist's impression of propsed refurbishment of Wakefield Kirkgate station - entrance view
Wakefield Kirkgate improvements
Monday 10 August 2009
 
Metro Active logo
Rhinos join young people to launch Metro Active scheme
New £1 all-day bus travel offer throughout August
 
accessTH.jpg
Transport Minister welcomes new AccessBus
Major renewal for AccessBus fleet
 
Chairman with Otley 653 service
Metro Chairman salutes bus routes saviours
Bradford to Harrogate 653 bus service rescued.
 
Plus 6 plus 7
Metro Zone 6 & 7 rail cards now available
Regular rail passengers from Harrogate and Skipton who travel to Leeds and beyond in West Yorkshire can now take advantage of the new Metro Zones 6 and 7.
 
Northern train class 156
Punctuality figures are timely reminder of rail success
Metro welcomes record figures for on-time trains
 
National Express East Coast train
East Coast rail services announcement
Passengers told services will be 'unaffected'.
 
Train at Hebden Bridge
Carriage cuts could delay local growth
Metro Chairman Cllr Ryk Downes urges local MPs to prevent the Government from ‘short-changing’ the Leeds City Region on new rail carriages.
 
Bradford FreeCityBus at Centenary Square
Leeds freecitybus recognised as good example for UK
Transport Minister commends free city centre service.
 
How a trolleybus might look in Leeds' CIty Square
Trolleybus cash fears based on rumour
Evening Post report is speculation says Metro Director General
 
Councillor Ryk Downes
Downes steps up once more
An important 12 months ahead says new Metro Chairman
 
Thackley Tunnel
‘Fast track’ campaign welcomed
High-speed rail link would boost region's economy.
 
Rail station Customer Information Screen
Announcing a new arrival
New information screens and public address systems at rail stations across West Yorkshire.
 
Junior SAFEMark
Annual Junior SAFEMark training underway
Travel training for Year Six pupils starting a new school in September.
 
Bus stop and shelter
Bus companies step in to save services under threat
Good news on services 653 and 711 amid widespread cuts.
 
Real-time display at Keighley Bus Station
Time to get real at Metro bus stations
yournextbus real-time displays being introduced this summer.
 
Double-deck bus of the type being introduced on routes in and around Leeds in 2009
Metro warns of long-term passenger loss
Bus cuts and fare rises could see significant drop-off in fare-paying passengers.
 
Kirkstall Forge consultation
A new station at Kirkstall Forge?
Metro and Network Rail are inviting local residents to give their views on plans for a proposed new rail station at Kirkstall Forge.
 
Photo of Brighouse bus station
Brighouse Bus Station now open
It rained on the day, but the band played on at the official opening of Brighouse's new £2.38m facility.
 
Brighouse bus station
Brighouse’s new bus station is here
New departure stands for bus and coaches from Sunday 10 May 2009.
 
Plus 6 plus 7
Harrogate & Skipton join the Metro Zone
From Sunday 17 May, rail passengers from Harrogate (Zone 6) and Skipton (Zone 7) will benefit from existing season-ticket discounts for travel into West Yorkshire. They will then enjoy the same savings on train travel as current MetroCard holders.
 
Response to call for changes in transport funding for cities
Response to call for changes in transport funding for cities
Transport for Leeds congestion findings speak for themselves, says Metro Chairman
 
Bradford FreeCityBus at Centenary Square
FreeCityBus becomes a Bradford fixture
Funding for Bradford's freecitybus has been agreed until 2013
 
Nab Wood SAFEmark
Nab Wood nabs a SAFEMark
Nab Wood High School has received a SAFEMark award in recognition of good behaviour on school buses.
 
Concessionary Pass holder
Concessionary passes - no change in West Yorkshire
National rules to be clarified, but local scheme unchanged.
 
Thackley Tunnel
Drive for high-speed rail links
Metro and City Region partners push for high-speed rail routes and further electrification of local network.
 
Mybuses at Wakefield depot
Transport Select Committee invited to West Yorkshire
Metro Chairman Councillor Chris Greaves has invited the House of Commons Transport Select Committee to visit West Yorkshire to see at first-hand how Metro is leading the field in school transport.
 
Pauline's pic pips photo prize
Pauline's pic pips photo prize
Our scenic rail journeys photo competition received some outstanding entries, and winners have now been selected.
 
Trains at  Leeds station
Additional London trains confirmed
Extra train services to London Kings Cross have been given the go-ahead.
 
Bus stop and shelter
West Yorkshire benefits from Congestion Fund
County awarded almost £1.2m for beating congestion targets.
 
Drive for Skills logo
Accreditation for Metro's bus driver training
Metro’s driver training initiative, ‘Drive for Skills’ has achieved full accreditation to deliver training for the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), which all bus drivers now require.
 
Train front view
National action needed on rail fares, says Metro Chairman
Passenger Focus Group report reflects Metro’s findings.
 
Double-deck bus of the type being introduced on routes in and around Leeds in 2009
New buses being introduced
Leather seats, level boarding, air conditioning and CCTV will mean more comfortable journeys for passengers.
 
Class 395 High Speed Train. Copyright Jan Ford 2007
New high-speed trains will boost region
'Excellent news for passengers and economy,' says Metro Chairman
 
Bus in snowy weather
Metro Chairman praises West Yorkshire's transport in snow
Councillor Chris Greaves has praised Metro staff and West Yorkshire’s bus and train companies for their efforts in keeping the county moving during last week’s arctic conditions.
 
Minister's backing for New Generation Transport
Minister's backing for New Generation Transport
Public support from Geoff Hoon will help scheme's progress.
 
Theresa Villiers visiting the construction site of Metro's new Brighouse Bus Station
Shadow Transport Secretary, Theresa Villiers, visits Metro
Visit ‘hugely informative’ about local transport concerns, says Ms Villiers
 
Grand Central logo
Metro welcomes new, London train services
Direct links for Bradford, Brighouse, Halifax, Pontefract and Wakefield.
 
Leeds NGT scheme gets £98.8m for second phase
Leeds NGT scheme gets £98.8m for second phase
Funding decision means construction could start in 2012.
 
Refurbished Clas 155 train at Horsforth
Work starts on new rail passenger information systems
Metro, Northern Rail, Network Rail and the Department for Transport are funding better public address systems and new customer information screens at stations across Yorkshire and east Lancashire.
 
 

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