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£60 Million Viaduct Construction Begins in West Yorkshire

12/31/2025

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Construction has begun on a £60 million viaduct in West Yorkshire, part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
The 1,150-foot structure will span the River Calder at Ravensthorpe and is due to be completed by summer 2027.
It will carry four tracks—two for fast trains and two for slower trains—enabling greater service frequency.
The viaduct will replace two Victorian bridges and preserve their Grade II listed status.

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Story summary

Construction has begun on a £60 million viaduct in West Yorkshire, part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
The 1,150-foot structure will span the River Calder at Ravensthorpe and is due to be completed by summer 2027.
It will carry four tracks—two for fast trains and two for slower trains—enabling greater service frequency.
The viaduct will replace two Victorian bridges and preserve their Grade II listed status.