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BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Rail closures and disruption between Huddersfield and Manchester
Rail passengers have been urged to check before they travel as three consecutive weekends of engineering work in West Yorkshire begin this of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), the work will affect rail lines between Huddersfield and Dewsbury as well as journeys to and from Greater latest improvements will see almost 2km (1.2miles) of track renewed, overhead line equipment (OLE) foundations installed to support the electrification of the route and a new bridge deck installed at Station Road bridge in of the work, here is everything you need to know to help keep you informed and plan ahead. Which services are being disrupted? On the weekends of 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17 August, train services will be diverted or replaced by rail replacement buses between Stalybridge, Huddersfield and Dewsbury, as no trains will pass through Huddersfield. Customers are advised to plan ahead using or their train operator's website. Weekday services remain will also be no TransPennine Express trains between Manchester and Leeds, with no services calling at Huddersfield. Rail replacement services will be provided, the company said. What is the TRU? TRU is a £10.7bn railway upgrade programme which aims to improve future journeys across the Pennines between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and Rail said it does not expect the full project to be completed until at least complete, a spokesperson said passengers can expect faster, more frequent journeys on greener trains and a more reliable railway. Is there more disruption to come? Huddersfield railway station will be closed for 30 days between August and September while engineering work takes place on the track and Station will also be closed from 30 August to be completely rebuilt. Network Rail said the station would reopen in sponsor Andrew Campbell said both closures were "vital for unlocking long-term journey improvements." Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
BBC News
31-07-2025
- BBC News
Greater Manchester tram service disrupted due to engineering work
Commuters have been warned of disruption on two tram routes due to essential engineering for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said the work would be taking place at Pomona and on the Eccles line over a nine-day period in have faced weeks of disruption to the Metrolink tram network in Manchester city centre this summer, as part of a £150m began in June, with TfGM replacing older sections of tram track between Piccadilly Gardens and Piccadilly station. The works initially took place between Piccadilly Gardens and Portland Street, with work on Aytoun Street and Auburn Street beginning on 10 July and due to continue until 10 August. How long will the work take? The work at Pomona and on the Eccles line will take place from Saturday 2 August until Sunday 10 August. What disruption will it cause? TfGM said the work means no tram service will operate on the Eccles via MediaCityUK line, or between Cornbrook and Wharfside from 2-10 this period, services on the Trafford Park line will only operate between Wharfside and the Trafford services are set to resume from the start of the timetabled service on Monday 11 August. What does it mean for tram users? TfGM said a bus replacement service would operate between Eccles and Piccadilly, via Wharfside, during the closure, and serve all affected tickets will only be accepted on the replacement bus and not on numbered bus services. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
22-07-2025
- BBC News
Gloucester rail users warned of three-week track closure
People travelling by train between Gloucester and the Severn Tunnel Junction have been warned to plan ahead as major work is to take work will close the railway through Severn Estuary for three weeks from Sunday 27 July to 08:40 BST on Sunday 17 August. No trains will run on the stretch as work takes place to improve the tracks and drainage system. Network Rail said there will be replacement buses for passengers between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney and Chepstow. Buses will also be running from Cheltenham Spa. Nick Millington, route director at Network Rail, said it was part of the wider Severn Estuary Resilience Programme which was designed to protect rail lines in an area "especially prone to extreme weather and coastal erosion"."We have chosen this time of year so that it minimises the number of passengers and freight hauliers impacted by this essential work, while keeping our teams undertaking the work safe," he said. Planned improvements include:Track renewal and drainage support near Newham TunnelStabilisation of the slopes beside the tracksVegetation management and litter clearances at Chepstow and Lydney stationsMore than 7,000 rock anchors to help stabilise structures and 32,000 square metres of netting to prevent debris falling onto tracks and causing Rail added online journey planners will be updated ahead of the works, and station staff will be available to assist passengers.
BBC News
12-07-2025
- BBC News
Extra trains for diversion route between Manchester and Mirfield
Extra rail services are to be added between Manchester and Mirfield to help keep people travelling during ongoing engineering Express (TPE) said it would be running three trains per hour rather than two on the Calder Valley route via Hebden Bridge while the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) project McClements, customer experience lead, said the uplift in services would be "vital" when Huddersfield railway station closes for 30 days, from 30 company said services between Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds and York would also be impacted by the closure, while some Northern services will run to an amended timetable. The line between Huddersfield and Stalybridge will remain open for the coming weeks, but TPE has warned that train services near Manchester are expected to be busy on the weekends of 12/13 and 19/20 July due to engineering advised customers to plan ahead, particularly those attending Oasis' run of shows at Heaton operator said while Huddersfield Station is closed, diverted trains would make additional calls at Hebden Bridge, Sowerby Bridge, Castleton and replacement bus services will be in place between Brighouse and £100m has been spent on improving diversionary routes under the TRU programme, the company Richardson, TRU managing director, said this meant engineers could complete upgrades "safely and on time".He said: "We're really proud how these routes and services keep people on the move during disruption. We're committed to delivering a more resilient railway for the future."TPE said the upgrade programme would bring faster journey times, improved accessibility at stations, and more frequent and reliable trains. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Engineering work closes line affecting rail services in York this weekend
A MAIN rail route out of York is closed this weekend. Engineering work is affecting train operating services between Leeds and York via Garforth this weekend (June 21 and June 22). As reported by The Press, Network Rail said five weekends of planned works are taking place as part of the TransPennine Route upgrade. Recommended reading: Maintenance works shut a main road into York village Yellow weather warning for North Yorkshire Garden fence and woodland fires in York suburb Train operators CrossCountry, LNER, Northern, and TransPennine Express are reported by National Rail to be affected by this weekend's closure. 🛠️🚧 Amended services between Leeds and York on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June 📢 @CrossCountryUK @northernassist @TPEassist#DisruptionVideos ℹ️More information available here: — National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 21, 2025 A National Rail spokesperson said no trains will run between Leeds and York via Garforth and some trains between Leeds and York will be diverted to run via Castleford, which will lead to extended journey times. Rail replacement buses will be available from Leeds to York and Leeds to Selby, the spokesperson said.
