Victorian train station is shutting for over 2 YEARS as it’s demolished under £415million plans
A Victorian train station is closing down for over two years amid network upgrades.
Rail commuters are bracing themselves as the station is set to be demolished.
Ravensthorpe station, near Dewsbury, will be shutting down from Sunday, December 14 until the summer of 2028.
Brits traveling between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury will be offered a rail replacement bus service during the closure.
The new, modernised station will re-open 200 metres west from its current location.
Ravensthorpe station will boast a step-free access, shiny new lifts, and a modern footbridge linking platforms.
A revamped forecourt will make it easier for cars to drop off passengers, while a longer island platform means bigger trains and more seats for commuters.
It’s all part of the massive Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) which focuses on rebuilding huge chunks of the northern rail network.
Engineers are putting in a new four-track railway through the old and new station sites, plus a brand-new Baker Viaduct.
Once complete, it’ll let faster trains overtake slower ones, cutting journey times across the North.
Electric lines are also going up, paving the way for greener, quicker services in the years ahead.
The Ravensthorpe triangle, one of the largest civil engineering sites in the nation, is currently the subject of extensive work.
As part of the road and track realignment work, notable projects to date include the placement of piers for the new Baker Viaduct, the installation of concrete beams to form the new Calder Road bridge, and utility diversions on Thornhill Road.
Andrew Allwright, TRU Programme Delivery Lead for Northern, said: “The work to upgrade Ravensthorpe railway station will support the efforts that the Transpennine Route Upgrade is doing to deliver a fully accessible railway that is fit for the 21st century.
“When Ravensthorpe station closes, from Sunday 14 December until the May timetable change in 2026, Northern will be running a rail replacement service between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury, connecting to services for a number of destinations, to ensure our customers can continue to travel with as little impact to their journeys as possible.
“We recognise that the work taking place will lead to extended journey times for customers travelling from Ravensthorpe and thank them for their continued patience.”