Pictures show White Rose station progress as new ?26.5 million …

These new pictures showcase progress made at the new White Rose Rail Station.

Yorkshire Evening Post[1] photographer Tony Johnson captured these photos of the progress being made at the highly-anticipated site…

The new £26.5 million station was scheduled to open in early 2024 but has been hit by construction delays.

1. Construction works continue building the White Rose Rail Station

The new £26.5 million station was scheduled to open in early 2024 but has been hit by construction delays. Photo: Tony Johnson

The new station will be located on the TransPennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield.

2. Construction works continue building the White Rose Rail Station

The new station will be located on the TransPennine route to Manchester via Huddersfield. Photo: Tony Johnson

Installation of both platforms on the embankment, including canopies and construction of the lift / stair buildings are now believed to have taken place.

3. Construction works continue building the White Rose Rail Station

Installation of both platforms on the embankment, including canopies and construction of the lift / stair buildings are now believed to have taken place. Photo: Tony Johnson

Hull-based Spencer Group is delivering the project for White Rose owner Munroe K in conjunction with Network Rail, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council and the Department for Transport.

4. Construction works continue building the White Rose Rail Station

Hull-based Spencer Group is delivering the project for White Rose owner Munroe K in conjunction with Network Rail, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Leeds City Council and the Department for Transport. Photo: Tony Johnson

The fully accessible station will include cycle storage next to the White Rose Park, along with improved walking and cycling routes.

5. Construction works continue building the White Rose Rail Station

The fully accessible station will include cycle storage next to the White Rose Park, along with improved walking and cycling routes. Photo: Tony Johnson

Both link bridges to platforms have also been lifted into position, while works on the access road and finalisation of the station's footpath designs are underway.

6. Construction works continue building the White Rose Rail Station

Both link bridges to platforms have also been lifted into position, while works on the access road and finalisation of the station’s footpath designs are underway. Photo: Tony Johnson

References

  1. ^ Yorkshire Evening Post (www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk)