Bradford Forster Square Station has been transformed into a high-quality, modern gateway to the city. With around two million users annually, the station will benefit from new facilities, better accessibility and an enhanced passenger experience that reflects Bradford’s ambitions for growth.
Bradford Forster Square is the fifth most used railway station in West Yorkshire, with approximately two million entries and exits each year. As one of six locations identified in the station gateways programme, the station underwent a major redevelopment to create a modern, accessible and welcoming transport hub.
The new facility includes:
These upgrades aim to enhance the station's functionality and visual appeal, making it a more attractive point of arrival for residents, commuters and visitors to Bradford.
The objectives of this project were:
This project was led by Bradford Council. Work began in November 2023 and was completed in November 2024.
£17.061 million from the West Yorkshire plus Transport Fund, £17.311 million from the total scheme cost and £250,000 from Bradford Council.
For more information, please email our Transport Projects team.
