Passengers who use the trains between Huddersfield and Leeds are being warned to expect disruption from the end of January.

As part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade, Morley Railway Station is to undergo major improvements.

Over nine days, Network Rail will lay the foundations for new, longer platforms, realign the track to support faster trains through the area and complete important drainage work.

It means that over the last weekend in January (28 and 29) and from February 4 to 12, buses will replace some trains between Huddersfield and Leeds and rail diversions will be in place.

Passengers should plan their journey using National Rail or their train operator’s website and allow extra time.

As part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade, Morley station will be relocated approximately 75m away from its current position to allow for longer platforms.

These will provide space for faster, more frequent and greener trains with more seats available for passengers travelling between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York. A new footbridge with lifts will also make the station fully accessible for everybody.

Hannah Lomas, principal programme sponsor for TransPennine Route Upgrade said: “This work is a key milestone for the TransPennine Route Upgrade and I’m looking forward to seeing the long-term benefits it will offer passengers travelling between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.

“Although no trains will run through the area while the work takes place, we have worked closely with our train operating colleagues to keep passengers moving, with diversions and rail replacement services in place.”

The Transpennine Route Upgrade is set to revolutionise rail across the north of England by delivering a fully electrified railway between Manchester and York, improving stations along the route and upgrading a number of bridges and level crossings.

Huddersfield Railway Station will be completely rebuilt internally as part of the £1.5 billion scheme. There will be a new station at Ravensthorpe and improvements at Mirfield.

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