A new railway station at Bradford Interchange will provide through trains between Leeds and Manchester as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme, with frequent 'turn-up-and-go' services expected by the mid-2030s.
01Summary
- 01The station will be built on the current Bradford Interchange site, enabling through trains between Leeds and Manchester.
- 02The Department for Transport said NPR would allow a 'turn-up-and-go railway', with sufficiently frequent trains that passengers need not check timetables.
- 03The transport secretary, Heidi Alexander, said the station marked an important milestone for Bradford.
- 04The new station is expected to bring more than £1bn in economic benefits, according to Bradford council.
- 05NPR was first promised by the Conservatives in 2014, and the government announced its delivery in three stages in January, with a funding cap of £45bn.
02Why it matters
This new station could significantly shorten journey times and increase service frequency for passengers in West Yorkshire, supporting local regeneration and job creation.
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