More than 200 railway workers will be giving up their Christmas to work on major works to upgrade the track layout at Leeds railway station.
Network Rail teams will lift, replace and completely remodel the track between platforms 4 and 6 from December 25 to January 3, 2022.
Work will also take place to install new overhead wires, which power some trains, and upgrade the signalling equipment to make sure trains can continue running safely and on time.
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The aim of the work is to bring more reliable journeys for passengers who have been advised to check their journey before travelling.
Alexandra Bergerman, assistant construction manager for Network Rail, who joined the company in July 2020, said: “I’ll be on site on Christmas day helping to keep this project on track, keep our teams safe, and improve the experience for passengers at Leeds station. Although I’ll miss spending the festive season with my family, I’m excited to see all of our months of planning come together.
“Christmas is a time when we typically see fewer people travelling by train, so it’s a good opportunity for us to carry out major work without too many changes for passengers. For those who do need to travel, please plan ahead and check before travelling.”
A spokesperson for train operators at Leeds station, said: “We advise passengers who plan to travel over the Christmas period to check their journey in advance - with their train operator or via National Rail Enquiries - and allow plenty of time.
“These vital improvements at Leeds station will bring more reliable journeys for our passengers and help to reduce the impact of any future disruption across the region.”
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