Update : over 1100 of you have signed the petition so far and we are looking to arrange a meeting with Northern to discuss how the services into New Mills can be improved – take a look Cuts to rail services have led to protests from passengers who use the New Mills to Piccadilly line. …
Customers travelling in the North West are advised to check before they travel due to the introduction of new temporary timetables from Monday 2 August. The timetables will see a reduction in services on some routes, though every effort has been made to protect key services at peak times. The temporary timetables have been introduced due to the reduction in available …
Northern Introducing New Temporary Timetable from 2nd August Read More »
Train operator, Northern have been hard at work over the past year working on a series of new projects and upgrades right across their network, including our local station, New Mills Newtown. Improvements include – Brand new ticket machines– Better accessibility for mobility scooters– Refurbished waiting rooms And that’s not all, the following improvements have also been made: Reminder – Northern timetables …
New Mills Station Benefits from Investment in Improvements Read More »
You will have no doubt noticed the scaffolding and workmen busy on the platform bridge at Newtown station. The bridge and stairs are 157 years old and were in need of some TLC to restore them to their former glory. The Grade-II listed Victorian structure was originally built in 1863, six years after the station …
Good news on parking for New Mills residents – from May this year residents will be able to park free of charge in New Mills car parks until noon and from 3.00 pm In simple terms parking charges will only apply Monday to Saturday midday to 3.00 pm, which should be a benefit residents and …
Due to a variety of reasons a few of NMVC’s regular drivers have sadly had to leave them recently and so they’re beginning to run a bit short. If you know of anyone that might be interested or you can offer a few hours of your time yourself, please contact Hannah. Their volunteer drivers help to …
On the weekend of 17 and 18 June the annual show comes back to New Mills Town Hall with many live working exhibits, trade stands and advice that can be given by local enthusiasts. The show opens daily at 10am and light refreshments are available.
Over the coming weeks we will be publishing a series of videos of New Mills showing the town in its different aspects. The first one shows the great outdoors and is produced by Sonder Pictures of New Mills
Arriva has arrived and more trains are promised Arriva has won the Contract to deliver the area’s train services and so the Arriva Northern Director for Communities and Sustainability, Dr Booth, gave a verbal presentation at the recent High Peak and Hope Valley Rail Partnership’s meeting explaining the services and facilities that they had promoted in their …
Derbyshire County Council is running a consultation on Subsidised Bus travel and, as a large number of our local Buses are subsidised in some way, it is important that residents respond to it. The loss of the supported bus network in Derbyshire could impact on the ability of people to lead independent lives, particularly those …
Consultation on Local Buses – Deadline – online 23rd April Read More »
