Halifax Railway Station- Round 1

Hi there, The Halifax Station Gateway will be looking at potential congestion issues on the island platform, particularly around the stairs and waiting room area. There may be a requirement to remove some of the existing infrastructure on the platform to aid pedestrian movement, in particular the modern additions.  We will be seeking to reduce impact to any structures on the platforms that are Grade II listed as part of the original station building. As this is still under development it was not included within this public consultation.    

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Halifax Railway Station Consultation Team

Hi there, Thank you for this question. The incorporation of the original 1855 station building has previously been explored. However, due to its current use and potential impact on its historic fabric arising from conversion to current railway standards, it cannot be taken forward as part of the current proposals. This leaves the  original 1855 station building as an opportunity for future development to complement the station and locality. The proposals for the scheme have been developed to improve visual connectivity from the new station, new proposed footbridge connecting to the town centre and northern car park, to the original station building. 

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Halifax Railway Station Consultation Team

Hi there, Thank you for your question. The new bus stops shown on the consultation material are being delivered by the A629 Phase 2 scheme, and our proposals show how you would connect to these from the rail station via the proposed footbridge. The A629 scheme also includes creation of a largely one-way bus loop around the town centre. With the introduction of two new bus stops close to the station, making Alfred Street East and Horton Street the nearest bus connection points to the station. Re-routing of buses into the station car park would lead to increased bus journey times and potentially reduced reliability at certain times. We believe that on balance our proposals offer the best integration and interchange whilst not compromising bus services.   

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Halifax Railway Station Consultation Team

Hi there,  Thank you for your question. Todmorden Rail Station was successful in obtaining funding from the Department for Transport’s ‘Access for All’ fund in 2019 as a result of a bid between Network Rail, Calderdale and WYCA with help from Todmorden Town Council. The start date for this work is currently towards the end of this year, though this could be impacted by ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Current proposals are to provide lifts to both platforms, with some associated level access works in the station car park. Network Rail is also hoping to take advantage of the project by doing some renovation and waterproofing works on the subway and re-establish toilet facilities at the station, but this is subject to further confirmation and funding. Network Rail will deliver the works at Todmorden Rail Station. 

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Halifax Railway Station Consultation Team

Hi there,  Thank you for this question. There are 3 entrances and exits to the new station building, one at the western entrance of the (to be re-opened)  underpass, one at ground floor located near the taxi rank/pick-up point, and one at first floor level accessed via the new town centre footbridge. The platforms are accessed from first floor level, as station users do within the existing station building, and will cross to the platforms via the existing footbridge and stairs/lift down to platforms 1 and 2. If accessing the station from the underpass or ground floor entrance, users can access the first floor via lift or stairs within the new station building before proceeding via the existing footbridge to platforms 1 and 2. Clear signage will be provided throughout the station to aid accessibility. 

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Halifax Railway Station Consultation Team

Hi there, The station is being designed to be responsive to, and better reveal the character and appearance of, the original 1855 building though will be a modern structure to accommodate the needs and facilities required of railway stations today. The current proposals have been designed with input from heritage consultants, Historic England, the Civic Trust and the Calderdale Council Conservation Team. They have carefully considered the surviving heritage assets surrounding the existing station and how their setting might be enhanced.   

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Halifax Railway Station Consultation Team