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  • Share I have raised the question of provisoin for Active Travel between the Kirklees residential development at Riverside and the town centre on multiple occasions to council officers, councillors, Cllr Crook the Cabinet portfolio holder, Cllr Turner representing the council on the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board and they all assure me that the matter is well in hand. The critical issue is being able to cross the River Calder. The TRU project is going to leave the existing rail bridge in place as a heritage structure after the new viaduct is built. Howeer, at the most recent TRU consultation a representative of Network Rail told me that the bridge would be 'isolated', probably with the embankment removed on both sides thus negating any possibility of use by cyclists and walkers using the only 'green corridor' that exists between Riverside and the town. What communication is taking place between WYCA, Kirkees and TRU to make use of this heritage asset to support Active Travel for the future 10,000 population of Riverside? on Facebook Share I have raised the question of provisoin for Active Travel between the Kirklees residential development at Riverside and the town centre on multiple occasions to council officers, councillors, Cllr Crook the Cabinet portfolio holder, Cllr Turner representing the council on the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board and they all assure me that the matter is well in hand. The critical issue is being able to cross the River Calder. The TRU project is going to leave the existing rail bridge in place as a heritage structure after the new viaduct is built. Howeer, at the most recent TRU consultation a representative of Network Rail told me that the bridge would be 'isolated', probably with the embankment removed on both sides thus negating any possibility of use by cyclists and walkers using the only 'green corridor' that exists between Riverside and the town. What communication is taking place between WYCA, Kirkees and TRU to make use of this heritage asset to support Active Travel for the future 10,000 population of Riverside? on Twitter Share I have raised the question of provisoin for Active Travel between the Kirklees residential development at Riverside and the town centre on multiple occasions to council officers, councillors, Cllr Crook the Cabinet portfolio holder, Cllr Turner representing the council on the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board and they all assure me that the matter is well in hand. The critical issue is being able to cross the River Calder. The TRU project is going to leave the existing rail bridge in place as a heritage structure after the new viaduct is built. Howeer, at the most recent TRU consultation a representative of Network Rail told me that the bridge would be 'isolated', probably with the embankment removed on both sides thus negating any possibility of use by cyclists and walkers using the only 'green corridor' that exists between Riverside and the town. What communication is taking place between WYCA, Kirkees and TRU to make use of this heritage asset to support Active Travel for the future 10,000 population of Riverside? on Linkedin Email I have raised the question of provisoin for Active Travel between the Kirklees residential development at Riverside and the town centre on multiple occasions to council officers, councillors, Cllr Crook the Cabinet portfolio holder, Cllr Turner representing the council on the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board and they all assure me that the matter is well in hand. The critical issue is being able to cross the River Calder. The TRU project is going to leave the existing rail bridge in place as a heritage structure after the new viaduct is built. Howeer, at the most recent TRU consultation a representative of Network Rail told me that the bridge would be 'isolated', probably with the embankment removed on both sides thus negating any possibility of use by cyclists and walkers using the only 'green corridor' that exists between Riverside and the town. What communication is taking place between WYCA, Kirkees and TRU to make use of this heritage asset to support Active Travel for the future 10,000 population of Riverside? link

    I have raised the question of provisoin for Active Travel between the Kirklees residential development at Riverside and the town centre on multiple occasions to council officers, councillors, Cllr Crook the Cabinet portfolio holder, Cllr Turner representing the council on the Dewsbury Neighbourhood Board and they all assure me that the matter is well in hand. The critical issue is being able to cross the River Calder. The TRU project is going to leave the existing rail bridge in place as a heritage structure after the new viaduct is built. Howeer, at the most recent TRU consultation a representative of Network Rail told me that the bridge would be 'isolated', probably with the embankment removed on both sides thus negating any possibility of use by cyclists and walkers using the only 'green corridor' that exists between Riverside and the town. What communication is taking place between WYCA, Kirkees and TRU to make use of this heritage asset to support Active Travel for the future 10,000 population of Riverside?

    pedalingslowly asked about 2 months ago

    Many thanks for your question. The Transpennine Route Upgrade team is currently exploring all available options for the future of the existing rail bridge once the new Baker Viaduct is constructed. While you may have been informed that the bridge could be “isolated,” no final decision has been made at this stage. A range of factors including safety, cost, structural integrity, and the potential community and connectivity benefits are all being carefully considered.

    The Transpennine Route Upgrade team is continuing to work closely with Kirklees Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) to ensure that any feasible opportunities to support Active Travel are fully explored as part of this process.

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    Would you provide tram line to crossgates as there a tram line on crossgates road

    Dec asked 4 months ago

    Many thanks for your interest in West Yorkshire Mass Transit Phase One. Our route options consultation closed for feedback in September 2024 and since then, we've been busy working towards identifying a preferred route to connect Leeds and Bradford. Our Mass Transit team are considering all mass transit options at this point of the scheme design.

    Mass Transit is part of our integrated Weaver Network which aims to make journeys better for everyone using a variety of travel modes, not just trams, and help create a better-connected region. We are using the feedback we gained from that consultation alongside further stakeholder and landowner engagement, environmental and technical survey work to help us identify a Phase one scheme. We will hold a consultation to gather your feedback on the preferred scheme for Phase one that will include the route, tram stops, depot, and park and ride facilities. 

    You can sign up for updates here https://www.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/improving-transport/mass-transit/ Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to find the section where you can register your interest to make sure you can give your feedback as part of that consultation.

  • Share When will the Leeds Road/ Bradley Road Rail Tunnel be double tracked to allow more frequent journies between Bradford and Manchester on the fast line? on Facebook Share When will the Leeds Road/ Bradley Road Rail Tunnel be double tracked to allow more frequent journies between Bradford and Manchester on the fast line? on Twitter Share When will the Leeds Road/ Bradley Road Rail Tunnel be double tracked to allow more frequent journies between Bradford and Manchester on the fast line? on Linkedin Email When will the Leeds Road/ Bradley Road Rail Tunnel be double tracked to allow more frequent journies between Bradford and Manchester on the fast line? link

    When will the Leeds Road/ Bradley Road Rail Tunnel be double tracked to allow more frequent journies between Bradford and Manchester on the fast line?

    M Read asked 3 months ago

    Many thanks for your query. We are waiting to hear from the Government on what its revised plans are for Northern Powerhouse Rail and especially what is proposed to speed up journeys between Huddersfield and Bradford. Therefore, we are not sure if changes are required to the Leeds Road / Bradley Road rail tunnel as a new link may follow a different alignment towards Bradford.