Wharfedale Rail Users’ Group (WRUG) exists “to promote the interests of rail users, and to lobby for improvements to services or passenger facilities as appropriate”. For nearly 25 years, the WRUG committee has brought together representatives of the various communities in the lower Wharfe Valley to work together to achieve these aims.

 

Committee members are regular rail users, either commuters or off-peak leisure travellers. We use our knowledge to influence decisions and to suggest ways of improving the service, working closely with Northern Rail and METRO.

Please read our latest Newsletter to get an update of what is happening on our Line and the actions we want to see taken to improve all our journeys.

 

Settle Carlisle Special Winter Offer ends 12 February 2010

 

Take the world's second greatest train trip, for just £8

 

Just voted the world's second greatest train trip by the American ABC news network, the Settle-Carlisle Railway is England’s most scenic railway journey travelling through spectacular Yorkshire Dales and North Pennine hills countryside.

 

The train journey crosses 20 major viaducts, runs through 14 tunnels and links many picturesque towns and villages.

 

Travel the complete route from Leeds or Bradford Forster Square to Carlisle. In good weather you will see the ‘Three Peaks’ and the famous Ribblehead Viaduct.

 

MetroCard and Metro-issued English National Concessionary Pass (ENCP) holders can save up to £18.20 with this day-return special winter offer.

 

For more information http://www.wymetro.com/news/releases/091026settlecarlisle.htm

 

Local rail service disruptions

 

All day on Sunday 14 February 2010 work at Calverley will block the route between Leeds and Guiseley. Leeds - Ilkley trains will start from and terminate at Guiseley with connecting buses between Leeds and Guiseley. Buses from Leeds will depart earlier than advertised in order to connect. Journeys to and from Leeds will be extended. The Bradford Forster Square - Ilkley service will run normally