Key details
Two new bridges for Elland, and easy safe walking and cycling connections to the new rail station.
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Current status
Plans
The access package will improve walking and cycling access to the new Elland Rail Station. The proposals include:
- two new pedestrian and cycle bridges crossing the River Calder and Calder Hebble Navigation,
- improvements to existing pedestrian routes
- improvements to the cycle network, and
- enhancements for public spaces.
Benefits
Economic growth
The access package will complement the new station. Together they will improve access to jobs, education and opportunities. Elland will be more attractive to new businesses and the new links will support existing local businesses. The improved transport network will support future housing growth for Elland and western parts of Brighouse.
Improved landscape
We will make improvements to the public realm and environment on routes to and from the station.
Accessibility
The new station and access package will have a positive effect on journeys between the station, Elland town centre and surrounding areas.
Journey times
Shorter journey times and better connectivity between Elland, and destinations in the region and beyond.
Sustainability
Easy walking and cycle access to the station will support more people to choose sustainable travel options.
Overview
Connecting to the town centre
New routes will connect the north of Elland town centre, and the area around Morrisons supermarket to the new rail station. Lighting and landscaping will open up routes to the new station under the Calderdale Way.
Two bridges
Two new bridges for walking and cycling will connect Elland and the rail station to Exley and beyond.
West Vale
Upgrades to walking and cycling routes will help to connect West Vale and Greetland to the new rail station and Elland.
Progress
18 August 2025
Find out more about the plans for Elland Rail Station and Elland Access Package at a drop-in event on Saturday 30 August 2025, between 9.30am and 3.30pm at Elland Community Hub.
4 July 2025
Design
We are working on the full business case for the project. We aim to submit the full business case to the West Yorkshire Combined Authority for appraisal later this year. Once the West Yorkshire Combined Authority approve the full business case, we can begin to deliver the project.
The full business case covers this project and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority-led Elland Rail Station project. The business case will provide a comprehensive and detailed justification for the projects, and ensure they are fit for purpose, align with policies, and offer value for money.
Delivery
We're gearing up to start construction in Elland once the business case has been appraised and approved. Moving bridge structures, cranes, and lifts into place requires careful planning. We have been working with key stakeholders to make sure we can get everything where it needs to be. Subject to approval of the project’s full business case, it is hoped works can commence in the spring of 2026, with construction completion by the end of 2027.
Planning approval
We are working on discharging the planning conditions. This is one step that will allow construction to start without delay once final approvals are received.
Land
We are assembling the remaining land packages needed for the project. A public inquiry, part of the Compulsory Purchase Order process, was due to be held on 24 June 2025. The inquiry was cancelled after the withdrawal of the remaining objections.
3 June 2025
Notice is given for the Elland Access Package Public Inquiry 2025. Further details and supporting documents can be found online.
27 January 2025
Esh Construction has been appointed to complete the detailed designs for the Elland Access Package.
18 November 2024
Calderdale Council approved a planning application for the Elland Rail Station Access Package project on 7 November 2024.
The deadline for the recent invitation to tender has now passed. We are assessing bids with a view to appointing a contractor to complete the final stage of designs for the project.
17 September 2024
The invitation to tender for the final stage of design of the Elland access package project has been published. This is the last stage of design before construction can start. The deadline for contractors to submit tenders is 11 November 2024.
Funding
Approximate scheme value: £13.38M.
This project was made possible through funding from:
