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Leeds Train Station Improvements

Posted in General News on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022

Leeds train station has benefited from improvements made possible by a £161 million investment. The improvements made include new tracks, longer platforms, and improved service reliability. This announcement follows the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan. This is a £96 billion investment aimed at improving rail journeys across the North and the Midlands. Rail Minister, Wendy Morton commented: “Leeds station is a major hub right at the heart of the North, not only a gateway to one of the UK’s most vibrant and lively cities but a vital transport link enabling people from all over the country to travel for work, pleasure and connect with friends and family. These upgrades are a huge milestone making these journeys even easier, providing passengers with more seats, more services and more punctual journeys all while building upon our unprecedented Integrated Rail Plan – delivering a modern, fully connected transport hub fit for the future quicker than under previous plans.”

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