West Yorkshire Mass Transit Project
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Leeds and Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Source: Railway PRO
The West Yorkshire Mass Transit project is a GBP 2.5 billion initiative to introduce a tram connection between Leeds and Bradford, aiming to create a modern integrated mass transit network. The project involves transport planning, economics, and engineering expertise to deliver a state-of-the-art transport system as part of the integrated Weaver Network, with construction expected to begin in 2028
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Cable car, Education, Government, Automotive
- Location
- Leeds and Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway PRO
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The West Yorkshire Mass Transit project is a GBP 2.5 billion initiative to introduce a tram connection between Leeds and Bradford, aiming to create a modern integrated mass transit network. The project involves transport planning, economics, and engineering expertise to deliver a state-of-the-art transport system as part of the integrated Weaver Network, with construction expected to begin in 2028 and completion targeted by the mid-2030s. |
Original sector | Public Transport |
Budget |
Location
Country | United Kingdom (UK) |
State | West Yorkshire |
City | Leeds and Bradford |
Source
Source | Railway PRO |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Cable car, Education, Government, Automotive |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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