FAQs
About the project
Will the works affect my train service?
Some disruption to services is likely during construction, but plans will be put in place to keep disruption to a minimum where possible.
How long will the works take?
Construction is due to start in late 2025, with the extended platform due to be completed in early 2027.
How will I access the lift during construction?
An alternative accessible route will be in place when required.
How is the platform extension funded and how much will it cost?
The project is expected to cost approximately £40 million and would be funded by Network Rail provided by Department of Transport (DfT) and subject to successful business case approval by the Combined Authority provided by the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS).
Where is the lift being moved to?
The lift is to be moved to a central position on platform 16 to create better access to platform 16 and 17.
When will longer trains with more capacity be in operation between Nottingham, Lincoln and Leeds?
These should start operating when the works are completed in 2027.
Where can I find more information on other works taking place at Leeds rail station?
Information on transforming Leeds Rail Station is available via: https://leedscitystation.commonplace.is/(External link). The Combined Authority is working with Leeds City Council, Network Rail and the Department for Transport (DfT) on further improvements to the station which will be announced later this year.
Will there be any new facilities on the platform?
The platform extension will include an increase in seating and a passenger help point.
Having your say and staying informed
How can members of the public have their say on the proposals?
The engagement period will take place from 4 – 31 March 2025. Members of the public can have their say via www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/leeds-platform17 or email yourvoice@westyorks-ca.gov.uk.
We will also be holding drop-in events where officers will be available to answer any questions.
We are keen to hear from local residents, businesses, and anyone who uses platforms 16 and 17.
How will we ensure the consultation will be accessible to people who do not have access to the internet?
Anyone who cannot access the survey online and needs to request an alternative format can contact MetroLine on 0113 245 7676.
Posters and flyers will be available at Leeds Rail Station.
Who can take part? Can I tell other people to take part?
We welcome opinions and feedback from all members of the public. Whether you travel by public transport, walk, drive, or cycle, are a local resident, business owner, or just use platform 16 or 17 for occasional travel, your views, opinions and insights are valuable to us to shape the project.
Please share the link www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/leeds-platform17 with anyone who you think would be interested in completing the survey.
If you intend to submit a joint response on behalf of a group/organisation, please share the link with your colleagues/members so they can provide an individual response, should they wish to do so.
How can I be kept informed on the progress of the scheme?
You can register to follow the project and have your say in any future consultations at www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/leeds-platform17.
Updates on project progress will also be provided via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Network Rail webpages and via press articles. You can also contact your Local Ward Councillors. We will publish an engagement outcome report on this website.
Residents, businesses and passengers likely to be affected by any future construction works would be contacted directly closer to the time of works starting.
About the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS)
What is the CRSTS programme and who is involved?
The £5.7 billion City Region Sustainable Travel Settlement (CRSTS) represents an unprecedented government investment into local transport networks. £830 million has been allocated to West Yorkshire for funding over 40 projects to be delivered between 2022 and 2027.
The CRSTS funding is separate from council revenue funding for council services. It is also ringfenced by central government for use to deliver sustainable transport improvements and cannot be spent on council services.
The Combined Authority is working in partnership to deliver schemes with local authority colleagues in Wakefield, Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Leeds.
You can read more about the CRSTS here: www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/projects/city-regional-sustainable-transport-settlement-crsts-and-levelling-up-fund/(External link)(External link)
Can this funding be spent on other projects or improvements?
The funding awarded for CRSTS schemes by the Department for Transport is capital funding and can only be spent on the schemes for which it was awarded within the CRSTS bid. This means CRSTS funding cannot be reallocated to be spent elsewhere, for example on housing or council services.