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Batley station gains step-free access under Transpennine Route Upgrade
Batley station in West Yorkshire now has step-free access to all platforms, delivered as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade. Network Rail says the upgrade scheme is projected to create more than 8,000 jobs over its lifetime.
Our readEach finished station gives the upgrade a visible win, which matters given how often its budget has made headlines for the wrong reasons.
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