Transpennine Route Upgrade completes major works in Huddersfield

The Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) has completed a 16-day intensive infrastructure programme in the Huddersfield area. The works, conducted between 19 September and 4 October, are part of a multi-billion-pound project aimed at improving rail services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds, and York.

Key achievements include the installation of over 2km of new track to support capacity and allow faster services to overtake stopping trains. Engineers also completed 1.3km of track renewals and 900m of drainage upgrades. To support future electrification, more than 50 overhead line equipment masts and 50 steel structures were installed, alongside preparatory work on the A62 Leeds Road bridge.

Station improvements were central to the phase. Huddersfield station saw platform extensions, subway extensions, and restoration of its historic roof canopy. Deighton station received platform extensions and a new accessible footbridge, which will eventually include lifts. Signalling upgrades were also implemented to enhance reliability and performance.