Station roof revamp completed ahead of more works

Work to revamp the station's roof has now been completed

Work to restore Huddersfield's railway station's canopy roof has been completed.

After scaffolding and coverings are removed, 29 restored trusses and a series of ornamental floral-effect joins will be revealed.

The Grade I listed building's revamp started around 18 months ago and is part of the multibillion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).

The next phase of work, which includes platform remodelling, is due to take place between August and September, with the station being out of use for 30 days.

Huddersfield railway station's frontage was described by John Betjeman as "the most splendid in England"

The station roof is one of the last remaining examples of a Euston-style roof on an operational railway.

Part of the completed work also includes the dismantling of 8,000 pieces of the Grade II listed tearooms, with the plans for them to be reinstated later.

Huddersfield station's £70m transformation is due to be completed in early 2027, though works to electrify the line will continue beyond this date, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

The end result will see longer platforms, a new layout, new footbridge and refurbished roof structure with restored lantern.

TRU aims to bring faster, greener, more frequent and more reliable railway journeys between Manchester and York.

John Ely, TRU senior project manager for Huddersfield station, said: "A transport hub like Huddersfield station deserves to be brought up to modern standards so it can facilitate improved rail travel, but its historic status needs preserving and we've done just that."

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