A West Yorkshire station has closed for more than two years as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) works.

A new, modernised Ravensthorpe station will reopen in summer 2028, 200m west of the current location.

The new Ravensthorpe station will have a footbridge with lifts for step-free access, along with a new forecourt and drop-off facilities. A new, longer island platform also means that longer trains with more seats for passengers will be able to stop there.

The station being moved 200m west from its current site means that a new four-track railway can be installed throughout the station footprint and beyond, which will enable direct services to overtake stopping services.

This will also be helped by the construction of the new Baker Viaduct and reduce journey times between Manchester, Leeds and York.

Overhead line equipment (OLE) will also be installed throughout the area, powering greener, electric trains in the future.

Andrew Campbell, TRU sponsor, said: “The closure of Ravensthorpe station marks the beginning of an important phase for the programme, as work intensifies until summer 2028.

“The station area, known as Ravensthorpe triangle, has already seen a great deal of progress, and is currently one of the biggest civil-engineering sites in the North.

“Work already underway includes the installation of concrete beams to form the new Calder Road bridge and the installation of piers for the new Baker Viaduct – both of which are helping enable major track realignment work for more reliable, smoother journeys across the Pennines.”

Rail replacement bus services between Ravensthorpe and Dewsbury stations will be in operation throughout the closure to keep customers on the move