Transport officials in Leeds are said to be considering a rail link connecting Leeds-Bradford Airport to the local area.
The Telegraph & Argus is reporting that a tram-train network could feasibly be rolled out across the Leeds City region for between £17 million and £25 million.
Consultants Arup have drawn up a report outlining the potential route of the line, which they presented to Metro’s Rail Working Group yesterday.
“A link between Leeds-Bradford Airport and the Harrogate line would provide a direct connection from the airport to Leeds city centre,” the report read.
It continued: “The provision of a link between Guiseley and Bradford Forster Square is likely to require doubling of the single track section between Shipley and Esholt East to facilitate tram-train operation.”
If approved, the line would span the following route: Leeds – Harrogate – York, Horsforth – Leeds-Bradford Airport – Guiseley, Bradford Forster Square – Guiseley, Leeds – Lower Aire Valley – Five Towns – Wakefield.
This week, Leeds-Bradford Airport was re-accredited with its ISO 14001 certification, which is intended to recognise responsible environmental management.
