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The upgraded station car park and new station building at Castleford Railway Station work was completed in December 2020. The underpass has been re-opened for public use and was completed in Summer 2021.


Background

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Northern, Network Rail and Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, have made significant improvements and enhancements to Castleford Railway Station, providing a more attractive and welcoming gateway to Castleford Town Centre. Improvements include:

  • A modern, high quality passenger waiting facility including a ticket vending machine, seating and a disabled toilet.
  • Sheltered cycle parking.
  • Significant public realm improvements both to the area around the station and on key walking routes between the rail station, the town centre and the bus station. This included footway treatments, landscaping and signage.
  • Changes to the car park layout to allow for easier pedestrian and non motorised access.
  • Significant refurbishment of the subway underpass to create a more attractive link between the rail station and residential areas in the south of Castleford town centre. This included resurfacing the footway and adding new wall cladding, lighting and CCTV.


Public Engagement

We carried out surveys in summer 2021 to get your opinion on the new facilities. The survey feedback has been analysed and an outcome report is now available to download here.


You can sign up to our project page to receive notifications and be kept informed of our progress.


Contact details:

Email: yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Telephone: 0113 245 7676 (MetroLine)

The upgraded station car park and new station building at Castleford Railway Station work was completed in December 2020. The underpass has been re-opened for public use and was completed in Summer 2021.


Background

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in partnership with Northern, Network Rail and Wakefield Metropolitan District Council, have made significant improvements and enhancements to Castleford Railway Station, providing a more attractive and welcoming gateway to Castleford Town Centre. Improvements include:

  • A modern, high quality passenger waiting facility including a ticket vending machine, seating and a disabled toilet.
  • Sheltered cycle parking.
  • Significant public realm improvements both to the area around the station and on key walking routes between the rail station, the town centre and the bus station. This included footway treatments, landscaping and signage.
  • Changes to the car park layout to allow for easier pedestrian and non motorised access.
  • Significant refurbishment of the subway underpass to create a more attractive link between the rail station and residential areas in the south of Castleford town centre. This included resurfacing the footway and adding new wall cladding, lighting and CCTV.


Public Engagement

We carried out surveys in summer 2021 to get your opinion on the new facilities. The survey feedback has been analysed and an outcome report is now available to download here.


You can sign up to our project page to receive notifications and be kept informed of our progress.


Contact details:

Email: yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk

Telephone: 0113 245 7676 (MetroLine)

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  • Share Will the footbridge and the other platform ever be reopened, and if not, why not? on Facebook Share Will the footbridge and the other platform ever be reopened, and if not, why not? on Twitter Share Will the footbridge and the other platform ever be reopened, and if not, why not? on Linkedin Email Will the footbridge and the other platform ever be reopened, and if not, why not? link

    Will the footbridge and the other platform ever be reopened, and if not, why not?

    Tankie asked over 3 years ago

    Thank you for your query. Unfortunately, platform 2 works are not within the scope of the current station improvements at Castleford. Platform 2 works are being investigated as part of Network Rail’s TransPennine Route Upgrade, and are independent to this station improvement project. 

  • Share Will there be direct services from Castleford to York now that the work has been completed on Facebook Share Will there be direct services from Castleford to York now that the work has been completed on Twitter Share Will there be direct services from Castleford to York now that the work has been completed on Linkedin Email Will there be direct services from Castleford to York now that the work has been completed link

    Will there be direct services from Castleford to York now that the work has been completed

    Mark Emery asked almost 4 years ago

    Thank you for your enquiry. The works carried out at Castleford rail station were to improve the passenger facilities, including the waiting facilities, car park and station access. Any amendments to the services that call at Castleford are not within the scope of this project, and are the responsibility of the rail service provider. There are currently no plans to run services between Castleford and York, however it may be considered in the future.

  • Share Can you give a definite date when the underpass will be reopening. When i asked a guy today he had no clue and did not seem really interested. Which was really very helpful not. on Facebook Share Can you give a definite date when the underpass will be reopening. When i asked a guy today he had no clue and did not seem really interested. Which was really very helpful not. on Twitter Share Can you give a definite date when the underpass will be reopening. When i asked a guy today he had no clue and did not seem really interested. Which was really very helpful not. on Linkedin Email Can you give a definite date when the underpass will be reopening. When i asked a guy today he had no clue and did not seem really interested. Which was really very helpful not. link

    Can you give a definite date when the underpass will be reopening. When i asked a guy today he had no clue and did not seem really interested. Which was really very helpful not.

    amethist asked almost 4 years ago

    Thank you for your enquiry, I’m sorry to hear that you found the site staff unhelpful. The underpass at Castleford Rail Station reopens on 11th December 2020.

  • Share Hi, on completion of the new rail station does anyone know if they will be reopening the rail lines which takes you direct to York. A lot of people hoping so. on Facebook Share Hi, on completion of the new rail station does anyone know if they will be reopening the rail lines which takes you direct to York. A lot of people hoping so. on Twitter Share Hi, on completion of the new rail station does anyone know if they will be reopening the rail lines which takes you direct to York. A lot of people hoping so. on Linkedin Email Hi, on completion of the new rail station does anyone know if they will be reopening the rail lines which takes you direct to York. A lot of people hoping so. link

    Hi, on completion of the new rail station does anyone know if they will be reopening the rail lines which takes you direct to York. A lot of people hoping so.

    Susan asked almost 4 years ago

    Thank you for your enquiry. The current works at Castleford rail station are to improve the passenger facilities, which includes the waiting facilities, car park and station access. Any amendments to the services that call at Castleford are not within the scope of this project, and are the responsibility of the rail service provider. We have forwarded your query to the relevant team and we will be in touch again as soon as we receive more details.

    Update: There are currently no plans to run services between Castleford and York, however it may be considered in the future.

  • Share Are we getting more camera's outside the tunnel too? I've encountered 'violent' drunk people threatening people outside the side of the tunnel, I'm concerned at the moment there is a lack of CCTV coming from both sides of the entrances. Also noticed you recently mentioned 'social distancing', does that mean the underpass while be becoming wider inside the underpass?, since it has been difficult in the past to avoid people and near impossible to get through the underpass while trying to do social distancing. What will be done to the underpass to make sure it doesn't revert back to it's previous poor state? the problem is in the past it has been vandalised repeatably, has had strange smells coming there for a while, even had people loitering making it impossible to get past, even bikers that refuse to slow down when going down. I kind of wish the underpass was removed entirely and replaced with a normal above crossing since I don't feel the underpass has ever felt safe, feel it's out-dated. on Facebook Share Are we getting more camera's outside the tunnel too? I've encountered 'violent' drunk people threatening people outside the side of the tunnel, I'm concerned at the moment there is a lack of CCTV coming from both sides of the entrances. Also noticed you recently mentioned 'social distancing', does that mean the underpass while be becoming wider inside the underpass?, since it has been difficult in the past to avoid people and near impossible to get through the underpass while trying to do social distancing. What will be done to the underpass to make sure it doesn't revert back to it's previous poor state? the problem is in the past it has been vandalised repeatably, has had strange smells coming there for a while, even had people loitering making it impossible to get past, even bikers that refuse to slow down when going down. I kind of wish the underpass was removed entirely and replaced with a normal above crossing since I don't feel the underpass has ever felt safe, feel it's out-dated. on Twitter Share Are we getting more camera's outside the tunnel too? I've encountered 'violent' drunk people threatening people outside the side of the tunnel, I'm concerned at the moment there is a lack of CCTV coming from both sides of the entrances. Also noticed you recently mentioned 'social distancing', does that mean the underpass while be becoming wider inside the underpass?, since it has been difficult in the past to avoid people and near impossible to get through the underpass while trying to do social distancing. What will be done to the underpass to make sure it doesn't revert back to it's previous poor state? the problem is in the past it has been vandalised repeatably, has had strange smells coming there for a while, even had people loitering making it impossible to get past, even bikers that refuse to slow down when going down. I kind of wish the underpass was removed entirely and replaced with a normal above crossing since I don't feel the underpass has ever felt safe, feel it's out-dated. on Linkedin Email Are we getting more camera's outside the tunnel too? I've encountered 'violent' drunk people threatening people outside the side of the tunnel, I'm concerned at the moment there is a lack of CCTV coming from both sides of the entrances. Also noticed you recently mentioned 'social distancing', does that mean the underpass while be becoming wider inside the underpass?, since it has been difficult in the past to avoid people and near impossible to get through the underpass while trying to do social distancing. What will be done to the underpass to make sure it doesn't revert back to it's previous poor state? the problem is in the past it has been vandalised repeatably, has had strange smells coming there for a while, even had people loitering making it impossible to get past, even bikers that refuse to slow down when going down. I kind of wish the underpass was removed entirely and replaced with a normal above crossing since I don't feel the underpass has ever felt safe, feel it's out-dated. link

    Are we getting more camera's outside the tunnel too? I've encountered 'violent' drunk people threatening people outside the side of the tunnel, I'm concerned at the moment there is a lack of CCTV coming from both sides of the entrances. Also noticed you recently mentioned 'social distancing', does that mean the underpass while be becoming wider inside the underpass?, since it has been difficult in the past to avoid people and near impossible to get through the underpass while trying to do social distancing. What will be done to the underpass to make sure it doesn't revert back to it's previous poor state? the problem is in the past it has been vandalised repeatably, has had strange smells coming there for a while, even had people loitering making it impossible to get past, even bikers that refuse to slow down when going down. I kind of wish the underpass was removed entirely and replaced with a normal above crossing since I don't feel the underpass has ever felt safe, feel it's out-dated.

    Spark asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for getting in touch regarding the underpass works at Castleford Rail Station. I’m sorry to hear of the unpleasant experiences you have encountered at the underpass.   As part of these works, CCTV cameras will be installed on either side of the underpass, in an attempt to increase the safety of the route and discourage antisocial behaviour. Lighting will be added to the underpass, along with new wall cladding and a resurfaced footway. We hope this will make the route more appealing, have a safer atmosphere, and discourage vandalism. Wakefield Council maintain the underpass and are responsible for dealing with anti-social behavioural issues and as such I have forwarded your concerns to them.

    The underpass will not be widened. Initially, the underpass was to remain partially open to allow people to pass through whilst the works were being carried out. However, due to the government guidelines on social distancing, it is no longer possible to do this safely. For this reason, the underpass has been fully closed whilst works are taking place to ensure the safety of the public and staff.  


  • Share Are you bringing platform two back into use? Also, what I’d like to see is the station physically remodelled in similar fashion to what’s been done to Market Harborough. The platforms there have been straightened and the linespeed increased. Adding two facing crossovers just west of the station would a good idea too. on Facebook Share Are you bringing platform two back into use? Also, what I’d like to see is the station physically remodelled in similar fashion to what’s been done to Market Harborough. The platforms there have been straightened and the linespeed increased. Adding two facing crossovers just west of the station would a good idea too. on Twitter Share Are you bringing platform two back into use? Also, what I’d like to see is the station physically remodelled in similar fashion to what’s been done to Market Harborough. The platforms there have been straightened and the linespeed increased. Adding two facing crossovers just west of the station would a good idea too. on Linkedin Email Are you bringing platform two back into use? Also, what I’d like to see is the station physically remodelled in similar fashion to what’s been done to Market Harborough. The platforms there have been straightened and the linespeed increased. Adding two facing crossovers just west of the station would a good idea too. link

    Are you bringing platform two back into use? Also, what I’d like to see is the station physically remodelled in similar fashion to what’s been done to Market Harborough. The platforms there have been straightened and the linespeed increased. Adding two facing crossovers just west of the station would a good idea too.

    Nigel K Thomas asked over 4 years ago

    This aim of this project is to provide better facilities at Castleford station. Unfortunately, platform 2 works are not within the scope of the current station improvements. This is something that is being investigated as part of Network Rail’s Transpennine Route Upgrade, and is independent to this station improvement project. Similarly, any alterations to the track layout are also outside of the scope of this project.

  • Share Why are you using grey bricks? This could look really depressing, what will you do to ensure the station is visually pleasent to look at? Will you be landscaping with green shrubs , trees? on Facebook Share Why are you using grey bricks? This could look really depressing, what will you do to ensure the station is visually pleasent to look at? Will you be landscaping with green shrubs , trees? on Twitter Share Why are you using grey bricks? This could look really depressing, what will you do to ensure the station is visually pleasent to look at? Will you be landscaping with green shrubs , trees? on Linkedin Email Why are you using grey bricks? This could look really depressing, what will you do to ensure the station is visually pleasent to look at? Will you be landscaping with green shrubs , trees? link

    Why are you using grey bricks? This could look really depressing, what will you do to ensure the station is visually pleasent to look at? Will you be landscaping with green shrubs , trees?

    S livingstone asked over 4 years ago

    The brickwork at Castleford station will be a shade of blue/grey. This was selected in order to remain consistent with the Castleford bus station refurbishments in 2014/15, and provide a modern aesthetic. There will be no vegetation as part of this station upgrade. Images of what the new station building will look like can be found at the following link: https://www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/castleford_rail/widgets/6635/documents

  • Share When is the underpass going to change?, will it be blocked off from going under at some point?, hopefully the underpass makes it less scary to go under. on Facebook Share When is the underpass going to change?, will it be blocked off from going under at some point?, hopefully the underpass makes it less scary to go under. on Twitter Share When is the underpass going to change?, will it be blocked off from going under at some point?, hopefully the underpass makes it less scary to go under. on Linkedin Email When is the underpass going to change?, will it be blocked off from going under at some point?, hopefully the underpass makes it less scary to go under. link

    When is the underpass going to change?, will it be blocked off from going under at some point?, hopefully the underpass makes it less scary to go under.

    John 117 asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your question.

    We are currently reviewing the timescales relating to the underpass as a result of the current social distancing restrictions related to COVID-19. The current underpass will be refurbished to make it safer and provide more inviting access to the station. The refurbishment will include new wall and floor surfacing, lighting and CCTV.

  • Share Will there be any trains running to the east coast or York on Facebook Share Will there be any trains running to the east coast or York on Twitter Share Will there be any trains running to the east coast or York on Linkedin Email Will there be any trains running to the east coast or York link

    Will there be any trains running to the east coast or York

    Terry fish asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your query. The current works at Castleford rail station are purely designed to improve the station itself for the comfort and well-being of passengers. This is not connected to the services that run through there.

  • Share It would be common sense to open and reinstate the 2nd platform. I was on the Huddersfield train which had to go to the very end to allow the Leeds to Sheffield Train to stop. Might have been different if it was one of the new 3-4 car trains on Facebook Share It would be common sense to open and reinstate the 2nd platform. I was on the Huddersfield train which had to go to the very end to allow the Leeds to Sheffield Train to stop. Might have been different if it was one of the new 3-4 car trains on Twitter Share It would be common sense to open and reinstate the 2nd platform. I was on the Huddersfield train which had to go to the very end to allow the Leeds to Sheffield Train to stop. Might have been different if it was one of the new 3-4 car trains on Linkedin Email It would be common sense to open and reinstate the 2nd platform. I was on the Huddersfield train which had to go to the very end to allow the Leeds to Sheffield Train to stop. Might have been different if it was one of the new 3-4 car trains link

    It would be common sense to open and reinstate the 2nd platform. I was on the Huddersfield train which had to go to the very end to allow the Leeds to Sheffield Train to stop. Might have been different if it was one of the new 3-4 car trains

    Col asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for your query. Unfortunately, platform 2 is not within the scope of these station improvements. Northern Rail have commented that with regards to platform 2, they do not currently require this platform for their operations. However the upgrade works would not prevent any future decision to reintroduce the second platform.

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