The improvements are being carried out by Network Rail, Northern and The West Yorkshire Combined Authority. It follows on from the project to extend both platforms to accommodate longer trains.

In addition to these improvements, there will also be upgrades to track and signalling. There will also be the creation of a further 46 car parking spaces.

What did the officials say?

Rob McIntosh, Route Managing Director at Network Rail, said:

“This project is the latest stage of improvements at Hebden Bridge station and is vitally important. The work will improve access at the station, making moving around the station and using train services easier for those with additional access needs.

“We look forward to the work completing and seeing station users reaping the benefits.”

Cllr Kim Groves, Chair of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Committee, said:

“I am pleased that this work at Hebden Bridge station, to pave the way for longer trains and provide step-free access for all passengers is underway.

“Adding a further 46 spaces to the station’s car park will be the latest in the Combined Authority’s programme of West Yorkshire-plus Transport Fund rail station car park extensions designed to help connect local people to jobs, service, education and leisure opportunities as well as reducing congestion and air pollution in town and city centres.”

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