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The first pieces of track have been installed to relieve a long-standing bottleneck on the Hope Valley railway line, providing faster and more reliable rail journeys for passengers.

Nine days of major work to transform Morley station are now complete, allowing trains to run between Leeds and Huddersfield from this morning (Monday 13 February).

The Transpennine Route Upgrade is investing in talent and developing the next generation of rail leaders in the North of England by employing one apprentice for every £4 million spent on the programme.

Network Rail opened a new temporary footbridge at Bridlington station on Monday (6 February) afternoon to keep passengers connected while major work takes place to improve access.

Passengers travelling between Huddersfield and Leeds should check before they travel from Saturday 4 to Sunday 12 February as major upgrades get underway at Morley station.

Almost three miles of railway tracks are set to be upgraded this month in a £3.2million investment to bring smoother, on-time journeys for passengers travelling through Scarborough.

A brand-new customer information point has been formally opened in Leeds station to deliver a better experience and offer more support for passengers.

The largest rail project in the North of England, the Transpennine Route Upgrade between Manchester and York, has announced Neil Holm as its Managing Director.