The redesigned entrance to Leeds City Station is beginning to take shape ahead of its official opening this summer.
Work to the New Station Street entrance and the surrounding area has been gathering pace in recent months, with the installation of the station’s new front steps, 'Welcome to Leeds' clocktower and two 21-passenger lifts from Bishopgate Street.
The £46.1 million improvement scheme was originally due to be completed by September 2025, but has faced delays as a result of a series of complex works, including critical maintenance to the station’s, Mill Goit, underground structure.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Gerard Binks went along for a look...
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Despite repeated delays, the £46.1m scheme is touted for a Summer 2026 opening. | Gerard Binks
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Originally due to be completed by September 2025, the opening was first delayed until February 2026 and then later again to Spring 2026. | Gerard Binks
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The complex installation of a high voltage connection to the station has partially contributed to the delays. | Gerard Binks
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Works have also included critical maintenance by Network Rail to the station’s underground structure, known as the Mill Goit, which supports the main station structure above it. | Gerard Binks
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Lettering on the entrance's 'Welcome to Leeds' clocktower centre piece has almost been completed. | Gerard Binks