Restoration starts on railway station roof

The work is part of a major upgrade to the station at Huddersfield

Work has started on restoring the trainshed roof of Huddersfield's Grade I listed railway station as part of a major upgrade.

Deemed a rare example of a Euston Roof still operating today, the work is part of a host of improvements which will see the station being redesigned.

The multi-billion-pound upgrade includes additional track and longer platforms allowing for more trains and increased seating capacity.

Passengers are being warned of disruption while repairs are carried out on the roof canopy, which will involve grit blasting, painting and steelwork.

Tearoom dismantled

Network Rail said the station would be closed on weekends between 3 August and 1 September, excluding the bank holiday weekend.

The improvements form part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), bringing passengers faster and more reliable trains between Huddersfield, Manchester, Leeds, and York.

Work has also been taking place to dismantle the station's listed tearoom.

Network Rail said this would be stored while platform remodelling takes place and it will be re-painted and reinstated at a later date.

Gareth Hope, sponsor on the TRU, said: “We’re delighted at the progress that’s being made in Huddersfield.

"This is a key focus point for TRU that will unlock many of the scheme’s benefits, including being able to run more trains on a more reliable railway line from Huddersfield to Manchester, Leeds and York."

Completion of the station project is expected to be completed before the end of 2027, with TRU set for completion around 2041.

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