Some interesting questions and answers taken from the consultation website!
How will airport passengers connect between the Parkway Station and airport terminal?
It is anticipated that a shuttle bus will be used to transport passengers between the Parkway Station and the airport terminal. Leeds City Council is currently exploring connectivity options to ensure that passengers can get to and from the airport with ease and confidence, with a desire to make the mode of transport environmentally friendly. This could be a shuttle bus or semi-autonomous vehicle that will operate between the Parkway Station and airport terminal, using a dedicated pick-up point in front of the station building. Work is ongoing to identify the most effective mode of transport and travel route, alongside what improvements are needed to deliver these requirements. The proposed additions/changes will be the subject of future consultation by Leeds City Council.
What is the anticipated journey time between the Parkway Station and terminal building for passengers?
Routing options are being considered through the Connectivity Study being progressed by Leeds City Council, though it is anticipated that the journey time will be approximately 5 minutes.
What train services will call at the station?
Development of a suitable timetable for train services on this route is due to commence and will be a continuous process throughout the development of this project. Our current intention is to achieve a minimum of a two trains per hour service pattern at this location, with an aspiration to deliver a four trains per hour service. The Combined Authority will continue to work with the relevant train operators and Transport for the North to deliver the most appropriate timetable that meets the needs of passengers based on the network capacity, availability and suitability of the rolling stock.
Will the station be staffed?
Based on the anticipated footfall, the station will be categorised as a staffed station with station building. The provision of staff at the station, however, is a commercial decision for the operator. The Combined Authority will be working closely with the operator to ensure that a suitable level of staff presence could be provided to the proposed station.
What passenger waiting facilities will the station have?
Sheltered passenger areas will be provided on both platforms. Subject to affordability, the proposed plans include a station building with the potential to accommodate an additional waiting area.
How many carriages will the platforms be able to accommodate? Will this be able to cater for future growth?
Platforms are currently designed to accommodate 6-car trains which will be sufficient to meet the requirements of the proposed services.
Who will be responsible for operating and managing the station?
It is envisaged that Northern will operate and manage the station. As the station is further developed this may change and will be reviewed as part of the wider considerations for the Combined Authority.
Why can’t the old railway line between Otley and Leeds via Yeadon be reopened?
Whilst the disused railway line between Otley and Leeds remains largely intact, reopening disused railway line requires significant capital and revenue funding which is not available at the moment. At present, the Combined Authority has no plans for reopening this line and we are developing a new station to serve Leeds Bradford Airport which is more affordable.
However, we will in due course be developing a new rail policy and reviewing network gaps, including reopening lines, new stations, services and infrastructure will be part of the Combined Authority’s considerations.
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