West Yorkshire Mass Transit (Leeds-Bradford)

New 27 km tram system connecting Leeds and Bradford at approximately €2,875M (£2.5bn+), with 1435 mm gauge, 750 V DC OHE and fixed-block signalling. Approved; construction start is expected in the lat Arriva · Network Rail · News

West Yorkshire Mass Transit (Leeds-Bradford) is a tram project in United Kingdom, currently approved.

New 27 km tram system connecting Leeds and Bradford at approximately €2,875M (£2.5bn+), with 1435 mm gauge, 750 V DC OHE and fixed-block signalling. Approved; construction start is expected in the late 2030s.

Construction began in 2028, with completion expected in 2035.

The project has an estimated investment of £2.88B.

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Approved
Investment
£2.88B
Expected opening
2035
Length
27 km