Kirklees Together

Rail services between Huddersfield and Leeds will be disrupted during May and June to allow work to continue on the multi-billion-pound Transpennine Route Upgrade. 

Diversionary routes will be in place and journey times are expected to be altered. Where possible, customers will remain on trains, however, rail replacement bus services will be in operation where that is not possible. 

Why the closures are necessary

These closures will allow for the safe delivery of critical infrastructure upgrades. These include track and drainage renewals, bridge works, signalling improvements, and significant station enhancements along the route. The series of upgrade works will help deliver faster, more frequent services on a greener, more reliable railway. 

Changes to services

There will not be any trains departing from Huddersfield towards Dewsbury and Leeds: 

• Monday 4 – Friday 8 May​ 

• Monday 11 – Friday 15 May ​ 

• Monday 18 – Friday 22 May​ 

• Sunday 24 May​ 

• Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May​ 

• Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June​ 

• Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June​ 

• Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June​ 

On the following dates, there will be no trains through Dewsbury. Amended timetables will be in place and services will be diverted between Huddersfield and Leeds via Wakefield Kirkgate:​ 

• Monday 1 – Friday 5 June​ 

• Monday 8 – Friday 12 June​ 

• Monday 15 – Friday 19 June​ 

• Monday 22 – Friday 26 June 

Find out more

Please check your journey before travelling by visiting the National Rail website.  

More information about the Transpennine Route Upgrade and a full list of the upcoming closures and how they might affect you can be found on the Transpennine Route Upgrade website. 

How the scheme is being funded and delivered

This project is being funded and managed by the Transpennine Route Upgrade enterprise – made up of Network Rail, train operating companies and contractors.