Network Rail has completed a number of major upgrades at Morley station which included the construction of new platforms, the initiation of old platform demolition, a full signalling recontrol to Network Rail’s York Rail Operating Centre and the installation of a brand-new footbridge.
The nine-day closure between 17 June and 25 June 2023 was part of the Tranpennine Route Upgrade (TRU), a multi-billion pound upgrade to 76 miles of railway between Manchester and York. Despite challenging weather conditions, engineers completed the work and reopened the railway on time.
While the railway was closed, work also took place in Batley, where a new footbridge, which will replace Lady Anne level crossing, was opened to the public. The footbridge, which is just under 40 metres in length, was installed in May and has been carefully designed to blend into the surrounding environment. It will improve safety as it removes the need for anybody to have direct contact with the railway.
Sarah Thompson, Network Rail sponsor for Transpennine Route Upgrade said, “I want to say a big thank you to passengers for bearing with us over the last nine days as our engineers completed these major upgrades at Morley station.
“We understand that there is no right time to complete work that impacts rail travel, so really appreciate the patience and support of passengers while it has taken place.
“Despite the very warm weather, our engineers have made great progress and we’re really excited to officially open the station later this year.”
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