Huddersfield rail passengers are being told to plan ahead, as the station prepares to re-open with some major changes.
After nearly a month of full closure, Huddersfield Railway Station is getting ready to be back up and running from Monday, 29 September, though things will be very different. The station will use three rebuilt and extended platforms under new numbering – rather than six platforms as was the case previously. This use of the space will allow works to continue while services run.
The platforms will be renumbered as follows:
- Platform 2 (Sheffield services) becomes platform 1
- Platform 1 (Manchester services) becomes platform 2
- Platform 4 (Leeds services) becomes platform 3
The changes mean that until early 2027 when the full station upgrade is complete, trains will come and go from different platforms than before and some services will be replaced by rail replacement buses. Several routes will also be impacted, with this set out below:
Changes to Northern services
Local stopping services from Leeds will now start/terminate at Bradford Interchange (Halifax on Sundays), with additional stops at Low Moor, Halifax and Brighouse. These services will no longer call at Huddersfield and Deighton.
Huddersfield to Bradford Interchange services will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Huddersfield and Brighouse via Deighton.
Changes to TransPennine Express (TPE) services
TPE will run normal services with two exceptions:
- Manchester Piccadilly to York services will not call at Deighton
- Manchester to Huddersfield peak services will be extended to run non-stop to Leeds Deighton station
Image: TransPennine Express
Deighton station closed temporarily on 30 August for upgrade works and will reopen in 2027. An hourly rail replacement bus runs between Huddersfield and Deighton, and from 29 September will also stop at Brighouse.
Stations including Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Ravensthorpe, Brighouse, Halifax, Low Moor and Bradford Interchange will not have direct trains to Huddersfield, and customers may need to change trains as part of their journey.
Passengers are advised to plan ahead and check the latest travel information at www.nationalrail.co.uk. Extra staff will be on hand at Huddersfield and other key stations to provide advice and assistance.
Paul Sumner, Senior Sponsor for TRU, said: “We’re looking forward to reopening Huddersfield station at the end of this month, however, we know customers will notice some changes. This includes trains arriving/departing from different platforms and some temporary service alterations.
“We want to thank customers for their patience as we continue this once-in-a-generation investment and would encourage anyone travelling through the area to plan their journey ahead of time.”
Chris Nutton, Major Projects & TRU Director at TransPennine Express, said: “We’re excited to welcome customers back to Huddersfield station next week and for them to see all the work that has taken place while the station was closed.
“As we move into phase two of the Huddersfield station upgrade, it will look and operate differently than it did before – with fewer platforms available and some minor changes to TransPennine Express services.
“With one week to go before the station reopens, we encourage customers to plan ahead and check if these changes will affect you.”
