Decision: Leeds to Micklefield scheme: Transport and Works Act order

Approval for Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works TWA order.

Published: 01 October 2024
By Chris Haycock

The TWA order and deemed planning permission would allow for the construction, enhancement, operation and maintenance of works on the TransPennine Line between York, Leeds and Manchester. This forms part of the TransPennine Upgrade.

The order includes powers to:

demolish, reconstruct and construct overbridges and highways
compulsorily acquire interests in and rights over land
facilitate the upgrade of the railway between Leeds and Micklefield

This will allow for more trains between York, Leeds and Manchester.

Application details

This application is made under the Transport and Works Act 1992:

order: Leeds to Micklefield enhancements order
application status: decision issued
date of application: 17 July 2023
applicant: Network Rail via Dentons

Updates to this page Published 18 May 2023 Last updated 1 October 2024 + show all updates 1 October 2024 Decision letter and inspector's report added.

18 July 2023 Application for approval to compulsorily acquire land required as part of the Leeds to Micklefield enhancement works TWA application added.

18 May 2023 First published.

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