Full steam ahead for new Bradford railway station 

Passengers across Yorkshire are set to benefit from major station improvements, as the government has confirmed a new station at Bradford Interchange. 

Bradford’s connections with some of the North’s largest cities, including Leeds, Manchester and York, will be transformed as passengers will be able to benefit from more frequent trains, improved journey times and reliability. 

The Bradford Interchange site unlocks the potential to regenerate Bradford’s Southern Gateway, and in tandem with the proposed West Yorkshire Mass Transit, would support thousands of new homes, jobs and up to £1 billion in economic benefits. 

The announcement marks a major milestone in the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and the government’s mission to drive growth in every postcode. 

The station will also become part of Great British Railways (GBR), the new publicly owned railway that will bring track and train together, helping deliver a more reliable, efficient and passenger-focused railway. 

Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander said: “By bringing Northern Powerhouse Rail into the heart of the city, we are unlocking the huge potential Bradford offers – improving connections, supporting economic growth and setting the foundations for new homes, jobs and opportunities across the region. 

“The new GBR station will be delivered in the 2030s and replace the outdated 1970s station, providing the modern transport hub that Bradford deserves.” 

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “This is an exciting and important milestone for Bradford, with an ironclad commitment to a new station in the city centre. 

“Together with investment for Northern Powerhouse Rail and a mass transit system for West Yorkshire we are working in tandem with the government to deliver a better-connected region.”