The June Barton Town Council minutes contain the below which might be off interest - EMT transfer date stated as March 2019, and the town council contacting Northern and Stagecoach
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Barton Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership
Councillor N Jacques recently attended the latest meeting of the group and gave report. The notice board at the station is due to be replaced shortly and the rail franchise changeover was now stated as March 2019. There are timetable inconsistencies of the bus/rail transportation systems, proving unhelpful for commuters. A meeting is due to be held shortly for the rail/bus operators regarding review of the timetables. In light of this, he suggested that the town council write to Northern/Stagecoach, stating the town council support and welcome an improved and more synchronised transport system between transport providers to enhance the rail/bus systems for local commuters.
Resolved
the Clerk write to the transport providers (contact addresses to be sought by Councillor Jacques) stating the town council support and welcome an improved and more synchronised transport system between transport providers to enhance the rail/bus systems for local commuters.
Well, that looks promising. Let's hope that the bus/rail connections do indeed become more synchronised.
I didn't realise that the EMT March 2019 transfer date was definite. Has anyone seen an official announcement from the DfT?
It is indeed pleasing to see the town council taking this issue on. Proper connections together with through fares would make the route far more attractive to passengers making through journeys to East Yorkshire.