Standedge to Gledholt (Huddersfield) upgrades

The Transpennine Route Upgrade is a major, multi-billion pound programme of improvements. It will bring more frequent, faster, greener trains between York, Leeds and Manchester on a better, cleaner, more reliable railway.

Our proposals 

Our proposals include changes at Marsden and Slaithwaite stations, the reconstruction of various bridges and highways to allow us to install overhead line equipment (OLE) and additional tracks that will power faster, cleaner trains through the area.

We are also proposing a number of temporary construction compounds to help us carry out these essential improvements.

We have listened carefully to feedback from our first consultation and, where possible, adapted our proposals in response. This final round of consultation shares all of our updated plans for information, while focusing specifically on the areas where changes have been made, as well as new design proposals. We are keen to hear your views on the updated plans.

View our proposals and share your views

The consultation for the Standedge to Gledholt (Huddersfield) Enhancements scheme is now live (Tuesday 3 November) and closes on Wednesday 2 December 2026.

To view our updated proposals and provide feedback online, please visit our virtual consultation room.

Our first round of in-person consultation events took place on Tuesday 24 February, Thursday 26 February and Saturday 18 April 2026. These offered residents, businesses and stakeholders a chance to view our initial proposals and speak with the project team directly.

You now have a further opportunity to view our updated proposals and speak with the project team in person, at the following events:

  • Tuesday 10 November 2026, 3:30pm – 6:30pm at Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5DL
  • Wednesday 11 November 2026, 3:30pm – 6:30pm at Marsden Mechanics, Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, HD7 6BW

We request that all feedback be sent to us by Wednesday 2 December 2026. All feedback received will be carefully considered and where appropriate, used to help refine our proposals before we submit a Transport and Works Act Order application to the Secretary of State for Transport in Spring 2027.

Next steps 

A Transport and Works Act Order (TWAO) application is required to deliver the Transpennine Route Upgrade proposals we are consulting on. A TWAO is a statutory order made by the Secretary of State for Transport (SoS) that grants the powers and permissions needed to carry out the railway works.

Once the TWAO application is submitted to the SoS, there will be a 42-day period when all stakeholders, including the public can make their views known to the SoS. If there are any objections to the scheme during this period of time, the SoS will decide whether a public inquiry is to be held.

Contact us 

For further information, or to receive the consultation information in a different format, email TranspennineEngagement@networkrail.co.uk  

You can also call Network Rail’s 24-Hour National Helpline on 03457 11 41 41.