Hull The new Hull Trains service to London King’s Cross began operating on 25 September 2000. It is hoped additional paths will become available as the service develops. The Super Advance fare from Hull to King’s Cross is £30.
An improved service between Hull and Sheffield began operation with the introduction of the winter timetable. Under the Rail Passenger Partnership scheme a faster service will operate between the two cities.
Following an eight-year campaign, the station at Broomfleet is to be served by a mid-day service operating from Hull.
Denby Dale There was severe overcrowding on the trains when Northern Spirit failed to provide any extra capacity for the celebratory baking of the famous Denby Dale pie.
Dore New lighting has been installed at the station, and improvements are to be made to services along the Hope Valley line from May 2001. Additional trains will operate on Saturdays.
Ilkley Concern has been expressed about the introduction of a penalty fares scheme from November 2000. It is hoped two ticket machines will be provided at each station on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines.
Airedale New trains are to be introduced on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines, and an additional train each hour is to operate between Skipton and Leeds.
Brighouse The new service between Huddersfield and Leeds via Brighouse is proving to be very successful. In the peak hours, the direct Hebden Bridge-Leeds service via Brighouse is well used by commuters.
Leeds The Leeds First Scheme is progressing on schedule. The new footbridge was opened on 23 July and an escalator now gives access to the new platform 16. Completion is expected in December.
Huddersfield Sir William McAlpine unveiled a plaque in the refurbished waiting room at grade 1 listed Huddersfield station. The ceremony marked the completion of refurbishment of the Travel Centre and the opening of a newsagent’s shop on the concourse.
Dewsbury Work has now been completed on the passenger lift, and the new waiting shelter on platform one is open for public use.
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