Leeds railway station to get £303m upgrade by 2030

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Leeds railway station will receive a £303 million upgrade, confirmed in the Budget, with work expected to complete by 2030.

Leeds railway station is set to receive a £303 million upgrade. The investment, confirmed in the Budget, includes an additional £200 million in funding to support improvements aimed at easing congestion, improving accessibility, and future-proofing the station for long-term growth. The upgrades are expected to be completed by 2030.

Key features of the project include a new central overbridge, three additional entrances, expanded concourse space, and an extended Platform 14. Passenger flow will be improved with nearly 40 per cent more ticket barriers and increased lift capacity.

The new entrances will improve access to the South Bank, Dark Arches, and Princes Square, supporting regeneration and business growth in central Leeds. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: 'Leeds station is the gateway to West Yorkshire, and this extra £200 million investment will turn it into a station this city can be proud of: modern, welcoming and built for the people who rely on it every single day.'

Alexander added that 'the great cities of the north deserve better transport', and said the government is 'paving the way for Northern Powerhouse Rail, forging stronger connections across the region'. West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin described Leeds Station as 'the beating heart of our region's transport network, connecting millions of people to jobs, education and opportunity every year'.

The upgrade paves the way for the Transpennine Route Upgrade, an £11 billion investment to improve rail connectivity and capacity across the North.

Leeds railway station to get £303m upgrade by 2030 — Image: Yorkshire Evening Post

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First look as Leeds station set for £200m 'biggest transformation in a generation' funding boostThe upgrades are due to be delivered by 2030Yorkshire Evening Post · 28 Oct, 17:07
Leeds railway station to get £303m upgrade by 2030LEEDS railway station is set to be transformed with a £303 million upgradeKeighley News · 28 Oct, 16:51
Leeds railway station to get £303m upgrade by 2030LEEDS railway station is set to be transformed with a £303 million upgradeWharfedale Observer · 28 Oct, 16:48
Leeds railway station to get £303m upgrade by 2030LEEDS railway station is set to be transformed with a £303 million upgradeTelegraph & Argus · 28 Oct, 16:38

In this story: Leeds railway station · Heidi Alexander · Tracy Brabin · West Yorkshire · Northern Powerhouse Rail

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