Next stage of Leeds City Rail Station transformation begins
Major improvements to Leeds City Rail Station have begun.
The section of New Station Street between the main entrance and the Queens Hotel is currently closed to pedestrians and vehicles. Taxis have now moved to Princes Square.
Find out more about the scheme below.
About the project
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Improvements at the station, and planning your journey
Leeds City Rail Station Improvements - Plans
Learn more about a proposed new cycle route along Waymouth Street and have your say.
Overnight resurfacing works - 27 May to 19 June
Leeds Station Gateway enters the final phase as overnight road resurfacing works begin
Progress so far
Find out more about how the improvements are progressing, and the scale of the challenge to deliver two major schemes in tandem.
Neville Street Exhibition
A new artwork installation space which has been created on the eastern wall of Neville Street as part of improvements delivered under the Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme.
Plan ahead - how to drive to Leeds City Station
Plan ahead - how to drive to Leeds City Station
Walking to and from Leeds City Station
How to access the station now the northern section of New Station Street is closed.
Taxis at Leeds City Station
How to find the relocated taxi rank at Leeds City Station
Bus stops near Leeds City Station
How to get a bus near Leeds City Station
Timeline
Public consultation on proposals
Funding secured subject to business case approvals
Preliminary work begins on site
Main construction work begins
New Station Street partial closure
Mill Goit works completion
Neville Street northbound completion
Footway to reopen towards City Square
New Station Street / Bishopgate Street steps completion
Cycle Hub completion
Taxi shelter works completion
Bishopgate civil engineering works completion
Scheme due for completion
News
Laying the foundations for New Year construction
The transformation of Leeds City Station’s main entrance is reaching its next milestone, with demolition works coming towards the end and construction due to begin in earnest in the New Year. The Leed
Major changes begin this week
Major improvements to the station’s main entrance and surrounding area begin this week – and visitors are being encouraged to consider how these changes will affect their journey to and from the stati
Transforming Leeds City Rail Station: Date of New Station Street closure announced
As part of the next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, New Station Street will be closed from Friday 19 May to all traffic (except service veh
Transforming Leeds City Rail Station: next stage of works begins
The next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area has begun. Major improvement works began in March following advanced works and preparations which b
Neville St inbound closed due to urgent works, 25 to 29 July
Motorists are advised that Neville Street (the road under the railway bridge near Leeds City Station) will be closed inbound to vehicles travelling towards the station from 5am on Monday 25 July until
Plan ahead for Bishopgate Street and Neville Street lane closures – 23 May onwards
Motorists travelling into Leeds city centre are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance as the first stage of works to Bishopgate Street and Neville Street begin shortly.From week commencin
Meet the team
Leeds City Council are responsible for the Leeds Station Improvements project and are leading the work.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority works in partnership with local councils and businesses to ensure that everyone in the region benefits from a strong, successful economy and a modern, accessible transport network. By championing the region’s interests nationally and internationally, the Combined Authority secures the investment to deliver better transport and housing, help businesses to grow and create jobs. The Combined Authority works in partnership with the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to help businesses in our region grow and become more productive and operates the Metro-branded network of bus stations, travel centres and public transport information for West Yorkshire. The Combined Authority wants the region to be recognised globally as a strong, successful economy where everyone can build great businesses, careers and lives.
Find out more information at www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/TCF.
Balfour Beatty are the contractor appointed by Leeds City Council to undertake the works and construct the Leeds Station Improvements project.
Providing an accessible, attractive and cleaner alternative to car journeys is at the heart of the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) - a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment secured as part of the West Yorkshire devolution deal. The £457 million programme, which is being delivered by the Combined Authority in partnership with local authorities, is being paid for with money from the Department for Transport (DfT) and local match funding.
Find out more information at www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/TCF.
Timeline
Public consultation on proposals
Funding secured subject to business case approvals
Preliminary work begins on site
Main construction work begins
New Station Street partial closure
Mill Goit works completion
Neville Street northbound completion
Footway to reopen towards City Square
New Station Street / Bishopgate Street steps completion
Cycle Hub completion
Taxi shelter works completion
Bishopgate civil engineering works completion
Scheme due for completion
News
Laying the foundations for New Year construction
The transformation of Leeds City Station’s main entrance is reaching its next milestone, with demolition works coming towards the end and construction due to begin in earnest in the New Year. The Leed
Major changes begin this week
Major improvements to the station’s main entrance and surrounding area begin this week – and visitors are being encouraged to consider how these changes will affect their journey to and from the stati
Transforming Leeds City Rail Station: Date of New Station Street closure announced
As part of the next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area, New Station Street will be closed from Friday 19 May to all traffic (except service veh
Transforming Leeds City Rail Station: next stage of works begins
The next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area has begun. Major improvement works began in March following advanced works and preparations which b
Neville St inbound closed due to urgent works, 25 to 29 July
Motorists are advised that Neville Street (the road under the railway bridge near Leeds City Station) will be closed inbound to vehicles travelling towards the station from 5am on Monday 25 July until
Plan ahead for Bishopgate Street and Neville Street lane closures – 23 May onwards
Motorists travelling into Leeds city centre are being encouraged to plan their journeys in advance as the first stage of works to Bishopgate Street and Neville Street begin shortly.From week commencin
Team
Each of these teams is responsible for different aspect for this project. You may see some of us around the area.
Leeds City Council are responsible for the Leeds Station Improvements project and are leading the work.
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority works in partnership with local councils and businesses to ensure that everyone in the region benefits from a strong, successful economy and a modern, accessible transport network. By championing the region’s interests nationally and internationally, the Combined Authority secures the investment to deliver better transport and housing, help businesses to grow and create jobs. The Combined Authority works in partnership with the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to help businesses in our region grow and become more productive and operates the Metro-branded network of bus stations, travel centres and public transport information for West Yorkshire. The Combined Authority wants the region to be recognised globally as a strong, successful economy where everyone can build great businesses, careers and lives.
Find out more information at www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/TCF.
Balfour Beatty are the contractor appointed by Leeds City Council to undertake the works and construct the Leeds Station Improvements project.
Providing an accessible, attractive and cleaner alternative to car journeys is at the heart of the Leeds City Region Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) - a major new programme of transport infrastructure investment secured as part of the West Yorkshire devolution deal. The £457 million programme, which is being delivered by the Combined Authority in partnership with local authorities, is being paid for with money from the Department for Transport (DfT) and local match funding.
Find out more information at www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/TCF.