Celebrations are underway to mark the past, present and future of Huddersfield’s iconic railway station, as it turns 175-years-old today (Wednesday 3 August).
Industry leaders from Network Rail and TransPennine Express joined the station’s infamous cats, Felix and Bolt, on Platform 1 to mark the milestone anniversary.
Since opening in 1847, the Grade I listed building has witnessed a lifetime of changes. But a new future as one of the key stations along the Transpennine route will see it completely transformed and made fit for the 21st Century.
Plans for the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade include:
- Two new platforms and the extension of existing platforms to improve station capacity
- Improved accessibility – including new footbridge and lifts, and step-free access from the front entrance
- Sympathetic restoration of the station roof
- Additional toilet facilities
- Improved customer information system
- Track upgrades to support more trains
- The tearoom will be relocated on its current platform. The tearoom will be repaired and repainted