Biggest track update at Leeds in 20 years

The huge Network Rail project to upgrade the tracks at Leeds Station is the largest project of its kind in 20 years and is complete Over 200 railway personnel have successfully rebuilt the track system between track 4 and track 6 as part of a great deal of effort. Dedicated employees worked on a huge task from Christmas Day to Monday, January 3rd. The new layout improves train entry and exit at stations, reduces delays, and provides passengers with a more reliable ailway. Other modernization work was also undertaken during the Christmas season, including the installation of new electric cables over 1,500 m to power some trains and the renewal of 200 m tracks for increased reliability. rice field. Platform 7 has also been expanded to allow longer trains to use the platform. Matt Rice, Director of the North and East Routes of Network Rail, said: We had to do some bus exchange services during the holidays and Covid also influenced some services, so we thank all the passengers who chose to travel. "The progress we have made means a better trip for everyone who uses the train after 2022."