West Yorkshire railway improvements – consultation period extended
A public consultation on proposed improvements to the railway in West Yorkshire has been extended to allow more time for feedback.
Tag: West Yorkshire
Work underway on £100m West Yorkshire train depot
Work is now underway on a new TrainCare Centre in Shipley as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
West Yorkshire trains diverted as fire breaks out in tunnel
Trains are being disrupted this morning after a fire broke out inside Standedge Tunnel, between Marsden and Stalybridge. Trains cannot run between these two stations…
Book Review: Yorkshire Railway Disasters by Richard M. Jones
This book describes one of Yorkshire's less desirable claims to fame, that of being the scene of more accidents than any other county in the UK.
Christmas toy run brings smiles to children in Leeds hospital
Railway staff visited Leeds Children’s Hospital on Monday, 22nd December, to meet the young patients and hand out Chirstmas gifts.
Yorkshire station to get new platforms this Christmas
Over the festive period, upgrades will take place in West Yorkshire, disrupting services.
West Yorkshire railway station to close until 2028
As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrades (TRU), a new station will be built at Ravensthorpe, meaning that the existing station will close.
West Yorkshire road set for nine month closure due to Network Rail work
Starting next week, part of Calder Road will be closed until Summer 2026 whilst Network Rail completes work. Thornhill Road / Fall Lane has been…
Transpennine Route Upgrade prepares for work between Dewsbury and York
Network Rail is urging passengers to check arrangements in advance if they plan to travel between Dewsbury and York during October and November, as it…
Disruption for North and West Yorkshire train services for 3 weekends
Train services in North and West Yorkshire will be disrupted because of engineering work for three weekends from 25th and 26h October.