Judith Welcomes Tripling of Train Services Between Bradford and London

Judith in front of a train at Forster Square station, where platform 0 has just opened

Judith has welcomed the news that the number of daily trains between Bradford and London will more than triple from 2 to 7.

This week saw the opening of the brand-new platform at Forster Square Station, which is already facilitating five additional services a day between Bradford London. The increased services come after the Government pledged £35 million of funding forming a key part of their commitment to investment in transport infrastructure in the North of England.

Opening the Bradford Forster Square station platform, the Minister for Local Transport and Labour MP,

Simon Lightwood, said:

“Thanks to £35 million of Government investment, rail passengers in Bradford will now be connected to more jobs, education, and business opportunities. 

“These additional services will not only create a more reliable and comfortable journey, but bring an estimated extra £4 million into the local economy each year. 

“After decades of underfunding, this Government is investing in change for the people of Yorkshire by delivering the transport system they deserve.”  

The new investment comes as Bradford continues its celebrations as the UK’s City of Culture 2025. Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield will see their connectivity further improved by the Government’s £200 million development funding for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit System.

Speaking on the subject, Judith Cummins said:

“Bradford is one of the largest cities in the UK, and it deserves proper rail connectivity."

“I welcome the news that services will more than triple between Bradford and London.”

“Bradford is a city of enormous potential, and it deserves to be well connected to cities right across the UK.”