Minister: New railway station for Bradford is ‘one step closer’

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A new railway station in Bradford is “one step closer to becoming a reality”, rail minister Huw Merriman said. The Government’s Network North plan, published last month to outline how money saved by scrapping HS2 north of Birmingham will be spent, said £2 billion will be invested in a new station at Bradford and a new railway line enabling 30-minute journeys to and from Manchester via Huddersfield. Mr Merriman said: “I have championed the case for a new railway station in Bradford for a long time, and the funding announced today will make this commitment one step closer to becoming a reality. “Bradford is soon to become the UK’s city of culture, and our scheme to deliver a brand new station and railway line will help attract tourism, unlock access to neighbouring cities and provide the area with the huge regeneration opportunities it deserves to boost connectivity and economic growth.” Bradford Council leader Susan Hinchcliffe said: “It is good to see this moving forward.