On Track With Tim

28/04/2026

Something big has changed at Colne Bridge Road

A completely new bridge, major roadworks, and huge changes to the railway below — all as part of the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

But this transformation hasn’t come without impact…

From long-term road closures to local businesses struggling, including the closure of the The Royal and Ancient - Huddersfield Royal & Ancient pub, this update looks at both the engineering progress and the reality on the ground.

Take a closer look

Colne Bridge Road Rebuild & Bridge Demolition | TransPennine Route Upgrade

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25/04/2026

Something big is happening at Huddersfield Station

From major roof works and new platform construction to subway development and embankment stabilisation, the scale of the TransPennine Route Upgrade is becoming much clearer.

But what’s actually going on behind all that scaffolding?

This latest update takes a closer look at the details — the kind you don’t always notice at first glance — and shows how the station is really starting to take shape.

Full video here

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12/04/2026

A major milestone at Huddersfield Station

The new footbridge deck has now been lifted into place during the latest weekend blockade — another big step in the TransPennine Route Upgrade.

This comes just days after the new bridge span was installed, and with more closures planned throughout April, the station is changing quickly.

There’s also ongoing work across the site, including platform construction, viaduct works and new foundations starting to appear.

Full video here

New Footbridge Installed at Huddersfield Station | TRU Update

A major milestone at Huddersfield Station , the new footbridge deck has now been successfully installed.During the second April weekend blockade, engineering...

07/04/2026

So much has changed last weekend across the TransPennine Route Upgrade 👀

From bridge replacements and road closures to new structures now fully in place, work is moving quickly across multiple sites — including Huddersfield, Deighton, Ravensthorpe and Micklefield.

One of the biggest milestones… the new span at Huddersfield is now fully supported by its abutments, marking a major step forward in the station transformation.

There’s also new signalling infrastructure going in, piling works underway, and major groundwork happening right across the route.

Full update here

So much has changed this week across the TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU), with major progress at Huddersfield, Deighton, Ravensthorpe and Micklefield.From b...

24/03/2026

Manchester Piccadilly has just reopened following Sunday morning engineering works.

In this video, I take a look at the station on its final day of closure, where only a handful of platforms are in use while the rest of the network comes back online. There’s also a close-up look at a tamper train in action and trains waiting out at Ardwick for platforms to reopen.

I’ve also included a visit to Golborne, where a station closed since 1967 is set to return to the network in 2027 — 60 years later.

If you’re interested in what actually happens during these blockades (and what changes afterwards), this is worth a watch 👇

Manchester Piccadilly reopens following a Sunday morning closure, as major track renewal work and infrastructure upgrades continue across the network.In this...

18/03/2026

Did you know Siemens Ardwick Depot turns 20 this year?

Opened in April 2006, Ardwick was built specifically to maintain the Class 185 Desiro fleet for Trans Pennine Express. It was part of a £260 million contract that also included a secondary depot in York. The main shed covers 6,000m2 and can hold eight trains Simultaneously, with a wheel lathe, bogie drops, and engine drop facilities on site.

In 2013, the depot was extended and electrified to also accommodate Class 350/4 electric units, keeping pace with the expanding TPE franchise.

But the real story is reliability. The Class 185 fleet maintained here has won multiple Golden Spanner Awards from Modern Railways magazine, the industry gold standard for rolling stock performance. This includes seven consecutive wins in its category, with Gold awarded again as recently as November 2025.

As the Transpennine Route Upgrade transforms the route these trains have served for 20 years, Ardwick's record stands as a benchmark for what dedicated, skilled maintenance can achieve.

Happy 20th, Ardwick.

13/03/2026

Latest TransPennine Route Upgrade update 🚆

Never-seen views of the Deighton Station build, a closer look at the Heaton Lodge bridge replacement, progress on Ravensthorpe Viaduct, and a rare LNER Azuma diversion through Micklefield after signalling faults between Leeds and Doncaster.

In this TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) update we take a look at several key locations across West Yorkshire and beyond, capturing new progress on major rai...

10/03/2026

Inside Hebden Bridge Signal Box!! Rare Public Open Day
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Sunday 8th March was a fantastic opportunity to step inside the Hebden Bridge signal box. Exciting plans have emerged for the signal box’s future. The open day allowed people to see the installation as it was when it closed.

Today we take a look inside the historic Hebden Bridge Signal Box during a rare public open day.Recently acquired by the Hebden Bridge Signal Box Preservatio...

06/03/2026

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Our latest feature reflects on the engineering progress after the closure of the line last weekend. A new crane lowers shutters into a trench and utility pipe diversions are underway at Wheatley’s Colliery Bridge.

Two days after the major TransPennine Route Upgrade (TRU) weekend closure, work continues across the route with a crane lowering materials into the trench at...

04/03/2026

See the latest developments at Huddersfield Railway Station. A new footbridge installation begins. The drone flies over Deighton Station and Neville Hill TMD.

Rail services were suspended between Heaton Lodge, Stalybridge and Leeds to Church Fenton during a significant weekend engineering possession.Saturday saw th...

23/02/2026

Manchester Piccadilly is nearing the end of its 9-day rail blockade.

During the possession, 11 sets of points have been renewed along with significant track upgrades at one of the UK’s busiest stations.

This video captures the final day of engineering works, including aerial views over Ardwick Viaduct, on-track teams using a Wacker compactor, and a Kirow rail crane lifting and positioning track components.

A detailed look at the scale of work taking place before services resume.

This video documents the final day of the 9-day blockade at Manchester Piccadilly, during which 11 sets of points were renewed and extensive track works carr...