Bradford station rebuild gets government backing

The government has backed plans to replace Bradford Interchange with a new city centre railway station, paving the way for a major rebuild in the 2030s.
The existing 1970s station site has been picked for the Northern Powerhouse Rail hub, which will spearhead regeneration of Bradford’s Southern Gateway.
Ministers have settled the location but have yet to announce a construction budget or detailed building programme.Network Rail has been carrying out engineering and cost studies. Amey has s