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Wednesday 2 Jul 2025

Major 30-day closure of Huddersfield Station set to transform rail travel across the North

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Eastern

As part of the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), Huddersfield Station will undergo a major transformation this autumn with a 30-day full station closure taking place from Saturday 30 August to Sunday 28 September 2025.

This essential closure marks a significant step forward in delivering faster, greener and more reliable train services across the North, particularly on the key route connecting Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.

Huddersfield station is one of the biggest beneficiaries of the TRU programme and during this closure, engineers will carry out an intensive package of work that will pave the way for longer trains, better facilities and a more accessible station.

Upgrades include:

· Reconstructing and extending platforms to accommodate longer trains

· Strengthening Huddersfield viaduct

· Upgrading tracks and signalling for increased reliability

Huddersfield station will reopen on Monday 29 September in an interim state, with only platforms 1, 2 and 3 in use, while the remaining work continues. The station upgrade is set to be complete in early 2027.

From 30 August to 28 September, there will be no train services through Huddersfield station. The railway will also be closed between Berry Brow / Stalybridge and Heaton Lodge Junction (near Mirfield), affecting train services to and from Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, and York.

 

Gareth Hope, TRU Sponsor said:

“This once-in-a-generation investment in Huddersfield station and the wider Transpennine route is a crucial part of delivering a faster, greener and more reliable railway for the North.”

“We do understand that a 30-day closure of a key station like Huddersfield will cause some disruption, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank customers and the local community for their continued support. The closure will enable a huge amount of essential work to take place, that simply couldn’t be done while trains are running.”

 

Chris Nutton, Major Projects and TRU Director at TransPennine Express, said:

"The 30-day closure is a milestone in the history of Huddersfield railway station that will pave the way for the future benefits of the TRU programme to be unlocked. The renewed station will enhance the experience of our customers and enables the growth in local and regional services, improving connectivity and enabling more journeys.

"Whilst the station is closed, TPE won’t be able to run trains through Huddersfield for 30 days. Brighouse will operate as the main interchange point for customers traveling to and from Huddersfield, with an intensive rail replacement operation in place between the two stations.

“TPE will, as a result of working closely with Northern colleagues, be able to divert 3 trains per hour between Manchester Victoria and Dewsbury via Brighouse. To make this all work and keep our customers moving across the Pennines, TPE will pick up additional calls on the Calder Valley route between Manchester Victoria and Brighouse.

“Despite it being almost two months away, we urge everyone to look ahead and check how the 30-day closure will affect you by visiting National Rail Enquiries, so you can adjust your plans if needed.”

 

Customers will be kept on the move via diversionary routes or rail replacement buses and are strongly advised to plan their journey ahead of time via nationalrail.co.uk or their train operator website.

To help keep customers and the local community informed, a drop-in information event will take place on Tuesday 8 July 2025, from 3pm to 6pm, at Huddersfield Town Hall (Reception Room, 1st Floor), Ramsden Street, HD1 2TA.

Everyone is welcome to stop by, ask questions and learn more about how these upgrades will benefit rail travel for generations to come.

Additionally, Deighton station will temporarily close from Saturday 30 August 2025.

This essential closure will allow for the complete rebuild of Deighton station and critical infrastructure improvements in the surrounding area. The station is scheduled to reopen in 2027, offering customers a significantly enhanced travel experience including:

· Extended platforms to support longer trains with more seats

· A brand-new footbridge with lifts, ensuring step-free access to all platforms

· Doubling of track capacity from two to four, allowing faster trains to overtake slower ones

· A newly designed station forecourt, with a drop-off area, accessible parking and improved platform shelters.