{"id":295488,"date":"2025-10-03T19:05:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:05:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=183334"},"modified":"2025-10-03T19:05:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:05:19","slug":"new-46-million-depot-opens-in-yorkshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=295488","title":{"rendered":"New \u00a346 million depot opens in Yorkshire"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A state-of-the-art \u00a346.5 million facility built to keep trains running for passengers has opened in Yorkshire.<\/p>\n

The 175-year-old Hillhouse Sidings in Huddersfield has been transformed into a light maintenance depot, as part of the multi-billion pound Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).<\/p>\n

Northern staff are now working to maintain, repair, and clean trains at the site, with most of that work taking place overnight so services are ready for the following day.<\/p>\n

Known as Hillhouse Light Maintenance Depot, it was officially opened by Northern at an event earlier this week.<\/p>\n

The depot, which is open 24 hours a day, will provide five lines with modern maintenance facilities that can accommodate up to 24 carriages.<\/p>\n

Engineers will begin by working on diesel trains on two lines. Another three will be completed in the coming years, before electric and bi-mode services are introduced.<\/p>\n

Rob Warnes, Northern\u2019s strategic development director, said: \u201cWe\u2019re delighted this depot is now open, following years of hard work and millions of pounds of investment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt will play a vital role in ensuring services are in an excellent condition and run smoothly for passengers along the upgraded Transpennine Route.\u201d<\/p>\n

Paul Sumner, senior sponsor for the TRU, said: \u201cThe opening of Hillhouse Light Maintenance Depot is another fantastic milestone for the TRU.<\/p>\n

“By transforming this site into a modern, state-of-the-art facility, we\u2019re helping to ensure trains are kept in the best possible condition for passengers across the North.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis depot will not only support more reliable services today, but it\u2019s also future-proofed for electric and bi-mode trains, making it a key part of building a greener, faster and more dependable railway for years to come\u201d<\/p>\n

The TRU is transforming the 76-mile railway so it can be used to run faster, more frequent and more reliable services between Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.<\/p>\n

Huddersfield station is being redeveloped as part of the project and earlier this week it reopened to customers, with three rebuilt and extended platforms.<\/p>\n

Phase two of the upgrades will continue behind a sectioned-off area, allowing construction teams to complete the remaining platform, canopy and track work.<\/p>\n

When that work is finished in early 2027, Huddersfield station will be able to accommodate longer trains with more seats, so customers can enjoy more comfortable journeys.<\/p>\n

Passengers using Huddersfield station are advised to check the latest information before travelling.<\/p>\n

Image credit: Northern<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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