New Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’
Summary
The UK government has announced a new railway station in Bradford will be built to improve travel across northern England. This station will connect Leeds and Manchester with more frequent and faster trains, supporting economic growth and new homes. The project is part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail plan and is expected to be completed by the mid-2030s.Key Facts
- The new Bradford station will replace the current Bradford Interchange and allow trains to pass through between Leeds and Manchester.
- More frequent and faster train services are planned, making it easier for people to travel without needing to check timetables.
- The project is part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) scheme aimed at improving rail links across northern England.
- The station is expected to bring over £1 billion in economic benefits to Bradford.
- The NPR plan has a funding limit of £45 billion, which can be supplemented by local funds.
- NPR was first promised in 2014, but firm plans were only announced in 2024.
- Other related transport projects include improvements to Manchester-Birmingham rail links and the idea of a new Manchester Piccadilly underground station.
- South Yorkshire leaders plan to buy Doncaster Sheffield airport to restart passenger and freight flights, supporting local growth.
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