Category Archives: Leeds Tram

Initial consultation shows strong support for West Yorkshire Mass Transit

Plans to bring trams to West Yorkshire have the support of more than two thirds of those who responded to the initial consultation into the construction of a Mass Transit scheme linking Leeds and Bradford. Support has come not just … Continue reading

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West Yorkshire Mass Transit project appoints development partner

A Jacobs and Mott MacDonald consortium has been appointed as the Design Development Partner by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) as plans for the proposed West Yorkshire Mass Transit scheme move into the next phase.

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Budget gives hope for trams in England

The end of October saw the first budget of the new Labour government and alongside the headline news of tax rises and other ways to raise money for planned projects, there was some mention of trams with the hope that … Continue reading

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Bradford Council give preferred route for West Yorkshire tram system

Earlier this year details were announced of a major public consultation into the planned West Yorkshire tram system which would, initially, see two lines built including one linking Leeds and Bradford. As part of the consultation Bradford Council have given … Continue reading

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More details announced for West Yorkshire Mass Transit network

Back when the previous government announced that the northern leg of HS2 would not take place they gave first details of funding being available for the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for a mass transit network, finally giving hope that the … Continue reading

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More details revealed for proposed West Yorkshire tram system

In late 2023 when it was announced that the northern leg of the HS2 project would be cancelled due to escalating costs there was also a promise that all of the funds previously promised to that would be made available … Continue reading

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