A MAJOR train station used by nearly 10,000 people a day is finally reopening next week following a £70 million makeover.
The works sparked travel chaos for the 300,000 travellers who used the station each month.
However, just three of the station’s six platforms will reopen.
This is to allow for work on the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) to continue.
No trains have been unable to run through or stop at Huddersfield station in West Yorkshire since August 30.
Rail bosses are hailing the reopening of Huddersfield station on Monday, September 29, as an “important step” in the upgrade of the Transpennine Route.
Network Rail said the closure was necessary to allow developers to remodel the track and platforms.
Transformed layout
The change has transformed the layout of the station and will 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 upgrades at the busy station to take place, including the restoration of its Grade II listed tea rooms.
While the station will be open, phase two of the upgrades will continue behind a sectioned-off area, allowing construction teams to complete the remaining platform, canopy and track work.
Once finished, Huddersfield station will be able to accommodate longer trains with more seating capacity.
During the next stage of the upgrade, some services will be affected.
Stations including Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Ravensthorpe, Brighouse, Halifax, Low Moor and Bradford Interchange will not have direct trains to Huddersfield, and customers may need to change trains as part of their journey.
Check timetables
Passengers are advised to check timetables before they travel.
Paul Sumner, Senior Sponsor for TRU, said: “We’re looking forward to reopening Huddersfield station at the end of this month, however, we know customers will notice some changes.
“This includes trains arriving/departing from different platforms and some temporary service alterations.
“We want to thank customers for their patience as we continue this once-in-a-generation investment and would encourage anyone travelling through the area to plan their journey ahead of time.”
Huddersfield station has already completed some of its restorative work, which began in November 2023, with the terminus’ canopy roof having its refurbishment finished up in April.
The station’s modernisation programme is due to be complete by 2027.
All change
The following stations will not have direct trains and customers may need to change trains as part of their journey. Check before you travel.
