Huddersfield station to close during July weekends

Huddersfield station will close again during the weekends of July and the first weekend in August for maintenance work - meaning significant disruption for passengers.

It is the latest stage of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) - a major modernisation project aimed at transforming train services across the north of England.

The station previously closed for about a month in September 2025, as part of an earlier phase of the works.

Network Rail is urging passengers to "check before they travel" but said rail replacement buses and route diversions have been put in place to help minimise disruption.

The work will include the installation of a new station roof and an extension to a new footbridge.

Tarmacing work will also take place on new platform extensions at the Leeds end of the station, while new lifts will be installed and tested.

The upgrades will take place across five consecutive weekends:

• 4-5 July
• 11-12 July
• 18-19 July
• 25-26 July
• 1-2 August

Network Rail said the work will also aid preparation for a further 16 days of maintenance in September, which will see track and drainage improvements made at Gledholt Tunnels.

This phase comes after almost two months of work which affected routes between Huddersfield and Leeds.

That included significant upgrades to Batley and Dewsbury stations, as well as the re-laying of more than 3 miles (5km) of track and the installation of over 60 overhead masts.

Paul Sumner, TRU senior sponsor, said: "We continue to thank passengers for their patience in supporting the continued delivery of the fantastic progress we're making.

"In the longer term, we'll be able to deliver enhanced stations, new electrified infrastructure and modern railways, which will allow passengers to enjoy faster, more frequent and more spacious journeys."

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