Table of Contents
- Closure Announcement
- Replacement Service
- New Station Features
- Transpennine Route Upgrade
- Community Impact
A HISTORIC English train station is scheduled to close this Sunday – and it will not reopen for another two years.
A new station will be relocated 200 meters west from its current site.
Ravensthorpe station will be closing from Sunday, December 14 until the summer of 2028.Credit: NETWORK RAIL
Ravensthorpe station, located near Dewsbury, will be closed from Sunday, December 14 until the summer of 2028.
Passengers traveling between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury will have access to a rail replacement bus service during the closure, but
The new Ravensthorpe station will feature a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, as well as a new forecourt and drop-off facilities.
This will facilitate easier drop-offs for cars, while a longer island platform will accommodate larger trains and provide more seating for commuters.
This project is part of the extensive Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), which aims to rebuild significant portions of the northern rail network.
New four-track railway lines will be constructed through both the old and new station sites, along with a brand-new Baker Viaduct.
Once completed, this will allow faster trains to overtake slower ones, reducing travel times between , and York.
Overhead line equipment will also be installed throughout the area, which will power greener,
Ravensthorpe is a village and civil parish in West Northamptonshire in .
The village is home to a single shop, a pub (the Chequers), a playing field, a small park, and a woodland maintained by the Woodland Trust.
Andrew Campbell, TRU Sponsor, stated: “The upcoming closure of Ravensthorpe station signifies the start of an important phase for the program, as work intensifies until summer 2028.
“The station area, known as Ravensthorpe triangle, has already seen significant progress and is now one of the largest civil engineering sites in the North.
“Current work includes the installation of concrete beams to construct the new Calder Road bridge and the installation of piers for the new Baker Viaduct.
“Both projects are facilitating major track realignment work for more reliable and smoother journeys across the Pennines.
“We appreciate the local community's understanding as we work towards delivering a modernized Ravensthorpe station that will enhance rail travel across the region.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Ravensthorpe station closing?
Ravensthorpe station is closing as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade, which aims to enhance the rail network in the region and improve services for passengers.
When will the new station open?
The new Ravensthorpe station is expected to reopen in the summer of 2028.
What services will be available during the closure?
During the closure, passengers will be provided with a rail replacement bus service to travel between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury.
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