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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Weekend railway disruption between Leeds and York set to start
Rail passengers have been urged to check before they travel as five weekends of rail disruption between Leeds and York are due to begin on between the cities, as well as trains between Leeds and Selby, are expected to be affected, with routes diverted via Castleford. Local stations, such as Cross Gates and Garforth, will be served by rail replacement bus services. Weekday services will not be affected. About 3.7 miles (6km) of overheard wire is set to be installed during the disruption. The work will also allow for the demolishing of the Cross Gates Station Road Bridge, as well as the installation of the new bridge framework. The weekends which are set to be affected are 7-8 June, 14-15 June, 21-22 June, 28-29 June and 5-6 July. The disruption is part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) a multibillion-pound project aiming to provide better transport across the Pennines. The whole project is set to be completed in 2041. Adam Sellers, Senior Sponsor for the TRU said that the work would help make the services "faster, greener and more reliable".However he also recognised the disruption it would cause: "My advice for passengers would be to plan ahead. We have put in as much mitigation to this as possible to ensure that people can travel just as they normally would, with potentially longer journeys"I would like to thank the passengers for their patience during this time," he added.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Northern issues travel advice ahead of Super League Magic Weekend
Northern is expecting to transport thousands of rugby league fans to Newcastle for the Super League Magic Weekend, and has shared guidance about routes being affected by engineering works. The mega-event, which features all 12 Super League teams, will take place at St James' Park on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4. Engineering work will take place on lines between Manchester Victoria, Newton-le-Willows, and Chester/Liverpool between Manchester and Preston via Wigan North Western, between Manchester Victoria and Clitheroe, and between Leeds and Nottingham. Huddersfield station will be closed on Saturday and Sunday for works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade - those travelling to and from Huddersfield can change at Brighouse for rail replacement buses. Services in general may start later or finish earlier, so customers are advised to leave plenty of time to travel, and to check train times in advance. Northern has been an official sponsor and sustainable travel partner of the Super League for the last seven years. Full details of how trains are running over the early May bank holiday can be found on Northern's website at
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Northern announces changes to train timetables from Sunday, May 18
Northern has announced changes to its train timetables from Sunday, May 18. The new timetables will see changes to some key routes and additional services across the network. The arrival of additional electric trains into Northern's fleet means that customers travelling between Leeds and Skipton/Doncaster, and between Blackpool and Manchester Airport, will benefit from longer trains with extra capacity. Major engineering work as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade at Huddersfield station will result in the Leeds to Huddersfield, and Bradford to Huddersfield, services being replaced by an hourly Northern service from August 30 onwards. Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director for Northern, said: "Customers will really start to feel the benefit that these extra carriages will bring, with more seats available to take advantage of on some of our busiest routes across the network. "We've also been able to reinstate some early morning and late evening journeys that have previously been lost in places as a result of long-term engineering work coming to a finish, which is fantastic news. "Whilst the majority of our train times will be similar to what they are now, I'd still encourage customers to plan ahead and check before you travel." To view the updated timetables, please visit
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Daily Mail
Major UK train station, used by 10,000 people a day, to close for a MONTH for £70 million makeover
One of the UK's mail train stations, used by around 10,000 people every day, is set to close for a month as part of a £70 million makeover. Between August 30 and September 29, no trains will run through or stop at Huddersfield Railway Station in West Yorkshire. At the end of September, three of the six platforms in the station will be reopened on a temporary basis, to allow work on the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) to continue – which will be 'key to improving the journeys of millions of people across the north', says Gareth Hope, TRU sponsor. While Huddersfield station is closed, the tracks and platforms are going to be completely updated, which will 'transform the layout of the station and enable more trains with more seats to run through the area on a greener, more reliable railway', according to Network Rail. The works will also enable future planned upgrades at the busy station to take place, including the restoration of its Grade II listed tea rooms and a new footbridge. As part of the £70 million restoration project, Huddersfield station's canopy roof has already been refurbished. Work is due to be completed on the station by 2027, and Gareth said this makeover is 'one of the most important projects across the entire TRU programme'. He added the 30-day closure will 'allow us to take a giant leap towards giving the station a deserved makeover without harming its heritage'. While the station is closed, the tracks and platforms are going to be completely updated, which will 'transform the layout of the station and enable more trains with more seats to run through the area on a greener, more reliable railway', according to Network Rail While Huddersfield is closed, travellers are able to use Brighouse, three-and-a-half miles north of Huddersfield, as the 'gateway to the town'. Huddersfield station is a major stop on the North TransPennine route, which connects it to big cities including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle and Edinburgh. A number of Northern Trains also run from Huddersfield to the likes of Sheffield and Bradford. Huddersfield Railway Station was also home to Felix, a beloved cat who served as a 'Senior Pest Controller' until he died on December 3, 2023.
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Travel chaos as major rail station used daily by 10,000 people closing for A MONTH
Huddersfield Station is to close for 30 days, which could cause problems for up to 300,000 travellers. The station, linked to major cities, will undergo a £70 million revamp A busy train station that welcomes nearly 10,000 passengers per day is set to close its doors for an entire month due to a multi-million revamp - sparking 30 days of travel disruption for thousands of commuters. Huddersfield station, located in West Yorkshire, is known for its strong connections to major cities such as Liverpool and Manchester. The vital North TransPennine route also links people to Leeds, York, Hull, Newcastle and even Edinburgh. Network Rail confirmed that the closure will come into effect from August 30 to September 29. Construction work is going to be carried out as part of a £70 million revamp. It is believed that around 300,000 travellers will be affected. It is to allow for essential works to be carried out as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Upgrade work at the station began more than a year ago, and this stage of the programme will be the most significant. There will be track and platform remodelling to transform the layout of the station, allowing more trains with more seats to run through the town on a "greener, more reliable railway". These upgrades will also allow for future infrastructure improvements, reports Yorkshire Live. This includes the installation of a new footbridge and the restoration of the Grade II listed tearooms. These tearooms were dismantled last year so they can be repainted and relocated to a new location on the platform. The station roof canopy will also be restored, with scaffolding and coverings in one section to be removed in the coming weeks. This roof is one of the few remaining 'Euston style' roofs, and its restoration has been carefully planned so the historic features can be maintained, with the durability enhanced. Gareth Hope, TRU Sponsor, said: "Our upgrade of Huddersfield station is one of the most important projects across the entire TRU programme, and this 30-day closure will allow us to take a giant leap towards giving the station a deserved makeover without harming its heritage. "Ultimately, the work in Huddersfield is key to improving the journeys of millions of people across the North – increasing the number of tracks through the station and remodelling its platforms means we will be able to run faster, more frequent trains with enhanced capacity in the future. "We're pleased with the recent programme milestones in Huddersfield and are excited for these to progress further in the summer." No trains will run through the station during the closure, and diversionary routes along with rail replacement bus services will be in operation. After the closure, there will only be three platforms in operation on a temporary basis. Chris Nutton, Major Projects and TRU Director at TransPennine Express, said: "The 30-day closure is a milestone in the history of Huddersfield railway station that will pave the way for the future benefits of the TRU programme to be unlocked and I'd like to thank everyone who's working hard in the background to turn this into a major success. "During the closure, TPE won't be able to run trains through the station for 30 days, with Brighouse functioning as the gateway to Huddersfield in those weeks. We'll have more information on how our customers can travel across the Pennines in June, but for now, we encourage you to put these dates in your diaries."
