This includes improvements at Marsden and Slaithwaite Stations, the reconstruction of various bridges and highways, and additional tracks to support faster, cleaner and more reliable train services through the area. This is a piece of legislation approved by the Secretary of State for Transport, granting permission to carry out the work.
We carried out a public consultation to share our proposals with local communities and hear feedback on our plans.
We are planning to submit the TWAO application in early 2027.
For more information on our proposals, please see: Transpennine Route Upgrade Standedge to Gledholt (Huddersfield) Scheme Overview