First look at how station will look after platform redesign

Published date30 March 2024
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
Passengers are being warned of major disruption to train travel from Huddersfield from Good Friday to Sunday, April 7, due to work taking place. Replacement bus services are being laid on, with Huddersfield station either closed or passenger access limited. Passengers are urged to check before they travel

Work is taking place as part of the major TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) which will see engineers working inside the station. The work is focused on the roof canopy and the creation of a new bridge deck on the Huddersfield viaduct over the A641 Bradford Road, and track renewals in Deighton and Mirfield.

The plan is for a revamp of the internal layout of the Grade I-listed station, with extra care needed because of the listed status. The timber tearooms have already been removed for restoration.

The plans include two new platforms and the extension of existing platforms to improve capacity.

A new footbridge and lifts will be installed and the roof restored. More toilets will also be installed.

The trainshed roof is one of the few remaining large-scale 'Euston roof' examples on the railway network. The work involves grit blasting, painting and re-roofing.

Paul Sumner, senior

What do sponsor on the TRU, said: "Our teams will be working around the clock to deliver this vital series of upgrades. The revamp of Huddersfield station and the rail works in the surrounding areas form a pivotal part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.

Write to: letters@Huddersfield Examiner, House, Leeds, "I'd like to thank customers for their continued support and remind everyone that service changes will be in place, so to please...

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