Morley Station

As part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, Morley Station has been completely upgraded, to allow more trains and passengers to use the station. We know that the people of Morley have been seeking improvements to the station for some time, and so we are delighted to be able to deliver these now.

Perhaps the most significant improvement is the step-free access throughout the station, via a new footbridge with lifts between platforms, and an access ramp on the entrance to the station.

3D impression of the new lifts and footbridge at Morley station

Key station upgrades

  • A dedicated drop off point located immediately in front of the station entrance.
  • Additional Blue Badge/PRM parking spaces in the car park with a much improved layout.
  • Two waiting shelters with entrances large enough to accommodate wheelchairs and double buggies.
  • Brand new seats on each platform.
  • New lighting to improve visibility and safety.
  • Tactile paving and braille markings  to aid passenger wayfinding for users with reduced sight or sight loss.
  • Passenger help points should passengers require assistance.
  • Significantly improved wayfinding including braille, contrasting colours, and increased signage.
  • Significantly increased number of Public Address (PA) speakers with additional induction loops.

Platform remodelling

In order to deliver the improvements listed above, and to accommodate changes to track layout, we relocated the station platforms to the North-East towards Leeds. 

The platforms moved approximately 75m away from the tunnel entrance, and this means that longer trains with more seats can stop at Morley station. It will also help our engineering teams with the installation of overhead electric wires, allowing greener trains to run on a more sustainable railway.

3D impression of the new lifts, footbridge, and platform at Morley station