A major programme of railway improvements is being delivered as part of a wider regeneration scheme expected to contribute £1.9 billion to Gross Value Added.
The construction activities are occurring in Huddersfield while the line is closed for 16 days.
The scheme forms part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade and encompasses track replacement, drainage improvements, station enhancements and the installation of electric infrastructure.
James Richardson, the managing director of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, stated that Huddersfield represents one of the most substantial locations within the programme’s scope.
He explained that the work at Huddersfield station and the surrounding railway network would bring about transformational changes unseen for a generation, adding that this would enhance connectivity while supporting economic development and attracting further investment to the area.
Improvements being carried out at Huddersfield station involve the refurbishment of the roof canopy and the extension of the subway underneath.
Work is additionally being carried out at Deighton station, where the platform is being lengthened and a new footbridge featuring lifts has been installed to provide step-free access throughout the facility.
Councillor John Hardie, who serves as Kirklees Council Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Transport and Highways, commented that rail services across the Kirklees area are undergoing significant change and expressed his satisfaction at witnessing the scale of the work being delivered at first hand.