Huddersfield station will officially reopen on Monday 29 September, marking a significant milestone in the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The station now features three rebuilt and extended platforms, which have been renumbered as part of the transformation.
From this date, only platforms 1, 2, and 3 will be operational. As a result, trains will depart from different platforms than before, and some services will be replaced by rail replacement buses. Passengers are strongly advised to check the latest travel updates and allow extra time when using the station.
Although the station will be open to the public, phase two of the upgrade will continue behind a partitioned area. Construction teams will be working on the final platform, canopy, and track enhancements. Once complete in early 2027, Huddersfield station will be equipped to handle longer trains with increased seating, offering more comfortable and reliable journeys for passengers.
During this phase, some train services will be affected. Stations such as Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Ravensthorpe, Brighouse, Halifax, Low Moor, and Bradford Interchange will not have direct connections to Huddersfield. Passengers may need to change trains to complete their journeys.
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.”
Chris Nutton, Major Projects & TRU Director at TransPennine Express, said: “We’re excited to welcome customers back to Huddersfield station next week and for them to see all the work that has taken place whilst the station was closed.
“As we move into phase two of the Huddersfield station upgrade, it will look and operate differently than it did before – with fewer platforms available and some minor changes to TransPennine Express services.
“With one week to go before the station reopens, we encourage customers to plan ahead and check if these changes will affect you.”
The Transpennine Route Upgrade is a multi-billion-pound programme transforming rail travel across the North, delivering faster journey times, increased capacity and more reliable services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.
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