
Next steps on bus reform to be discussed by Combined Authority
Plans to reform bus services in West Yorkshire are set to take another important step forward at a special meeting next week.
A senior West Yorkshire politician is calling on Network Rail to permanently fix a fault affecting “lifeline” rail services near Wakefield.
16 January 2023
A senior West Yorkshire politician is calling on Network Rail to permanently fix a fault affecting “lifeline” rail services near Wakefield.
Horbury Junction suffered a broken rail on December 28, affecting services from Leeds, Castleford, and Wakefield to Barnsley, Sheffield, Nottingham and Lincoln.
A temporary fix for the track has now been created to bring services back to normal, but permanent repairs at the junction are still thought to be months away.
“We want the rail industry to get a move on and to fix this stretch of track once and for all.
“This temporary work was urgently needed, particularly for passengers travelling between Barnsley and Wakefield, and I have been impressed with the swift work from engineers.
“But this shows the vital need for investment to ensure the rail network is resilient. The initial concern of months of disruption underlines that reliable rail services are a lifeline for our smaller towns and cities, and we need to ensure they continue into the future.”
Plans to reform bus services in West Yorkshire are set to take another important step forward at a special meeting next week.
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