Bradford to get new railway station as part of northern transport scheme
The government has announced plans for a transport hub that will enable direct trains between Leeds and Manchester.
At a glance
- New station to be built on the current Bradford Interchange site
- Will enable direct through trains between Leeds and Manchester
- Part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme
- Government describes it as transforming regional travel
The government has announced plans for a new railway station in Bradford as part of the Northern Powerhouse Rail scheme. The station will be built on the current Bradford Interchange site and is intended to enable through trains between Leeds and Manchester.
Official statements describe the project as transforming travel across the north, with a service model described as "turn-up-and-go".
Why it matters
The project is part of efforts to improve transport connectivity across northern England and support the Northern Powerhouse economic development initiative.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldNew Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’
- The Guardian — BusinessNew Bradford railway station will ‘transform travel across the north’
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