The major UK railway station with 3 new platforms and huge £70m upgrades

A Grade I listed UK railway station, considered one of the UK's best-looking, is now operating with three newly extended platforms as £ 70 million worth of upgrades are delivered. Since Huddersfield station, famous for its grand, neo-classical design by James Pigott Pritchett, reopened on Monday, September 29, passengers have had to navigate three larger platforms instead of six smaller ones. Platform 2 (Sheffield services) became Platform 1, Platform 1 (Manchester services) became Platform 2, and Platform 4 (Leeds services) became Platform 3.

These changes are to remain in place until early 2027, when the full £70million station upgrade is due to be completed. In September, TransPennine Express Trains said on social media that when the station reopened, it would "look and operate differently than it did before, with fewer platforms available and changes to services". Officials added: "Customers are advised to take extra care around the station and leave extra time when travelling through."

Phase two of the massive upgrades are continuing behind a sectioned-off area, allowing construction teams to complete remaining platform, canopy and track work.

When finished, Huddersfield station will be able to accommodate longer trains with more seating capacity, delivering more comfortable and reliable journeys, Network Rail said.

During the works, stations including Cottingley, Morley, Batley, Ravensthorpe, Brighouse, Halifax, Low Moor and Bradford Interchange will not have direct trains to Huddersfield, and customers may need to change trains as part of their journey.

Upon the reopening of the station, Paul Sumner, senior sponsor for TRU, said: "We're looking forward to reopening Huddersfield station at the end of this month, however, we know customers will notice some changes. This includes trains arriving/departing from different platforms and some temporary service alterations.

"We want to thank customers for their patience as we continue this once-in-a-generation investment and would encourage anyone travelling through the area to plan their journey ahead of time."

Chris Nutton, major projects and TRU director at TransPennine Express, said: "We're excited to welcome customers back to Huddersfield station next week and for them to see all the work that has taken place whilst the station was closed.

"As we move into phase two of the Huddersfield station upgrade, it will look and operate differently than it did before - with fewer platforms available and some minor changes to TransPennine Express services."