Two bids to the New Stations Fund 3 have been submitted by West Yorkshire for new railway stations at Thorpe Park and White Rose. The bid comes following analysis of
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Restored Ripon line would boost LBA connectivity
Restoring the railway line between Harrogate and Northallerton would enable railway services at Leeds Bradford Parkway to serve ten towns and cities across the north. Click here for the article
Continue readingCouncillor calls for more ambition for Leeds-Bradford Airport
A senior councillor has called for more ambition with regards to surface access to Leeds-Bradford Airport following a discussion about the current proposals which involves building a parkway station on
Continue readingConsultation into Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway opens
The public consultation into a proposed railway station north of Horsforth called Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway has opened. The current deadline for responses is 12 April. Consultation website
Continue readingPublic consultation for Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway set for early 2019
A public consultation into Leeds-Bradford Airport Parkway railway station will take place in early 2019 alongside proposals for a new link road. Source: Leeds City Council
Continue readingGovernment announces support for rail schemes
The government has announced a new strategy for rail that suggests support to restore railway lines and stations from the government. The strategic vision for rail has made reference to
Continue readingLeeds approves work towards three railway stations
Further work on the development of three railway stations in the Leeds area is set to proceed following the approval by the city council executive committee. Stations near White Rose
Continue readingFunding awarded for new railway stations in Leeds
£173.5m has been awarded to Leeds City Council, releasing funding that will support three railway stations at White Rose Centre, Leeds East Parkway and Airport Parkway. Click here for the
Continue readingThree stations proposed around Leeds
Three railway stations have been proposed for Leeds Bradford Airport, Thorpe Park and the White Rose shopping centre as part of transport investment allocated to the city. Click here for
Continue readingBradford rail usage booms with new stations
Rail has proven to be a successful contributor towards the uptake of low carbon travel options with Apperley Bridge car park filling up and Low Moor expected to open in
Continue readingBradford Councillors set to fight for airport rail link
Bradford councillors are going to continue fighting for a direct rail link to Leeds Bradford Airport following the publication of a report into direct rail links serving the airport noting
Continue readingGradient too steep for conventional Leeds Bradford Airport rail connection
A conventional rail link would be impossible to achieve because the gradient to access the airport would be too steep for conventional trains. A tram train link could be created
Continue readingLeeds Bradford Airport pushes for rail link
Leeds Bradford Airport has revealed a strategic development plan for the next 15 years. The plan includes a desire to provide a rail link to the airport. Click here for
Continue readingLeeds Bradford Airport Station could be a reality
A railway station serving Leeds Bradford Airport could be a reality as part of electrification of the Harrogate Line. Click here for the story
Continue readingChancellor prepared to explore options on Leeds Bradford Rail Link
The Chancellor has agreed to explore options following the publication of the report analysing options to resolves issues surrounding access to the airport. Click here for the story Click here
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