Middlesbrough Rail Station is one of the busiest in the North East with 1.3 million passengers per annum
Middlesbrough Rail Station is one of the busiest in the North East with 1.3 million passengers per annum
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Over the last 4 years over £25m has been invested in the station to develop it into a modern rail gateway into the Tees Valley and enable it to meet future demands for passenger and freight rail services.
The first phase of the works which involved extending the existing station platform and upgrading the infrastructure enabled the introduction of a direct daily service to London. This service was launched in December 2021.
In the current phase the landscaping and public spaces around the station are being enhanced and a new entrance to the station which connects directly into the station subway is being created.
Rail Network Connections to and from Middlesbrough
With over £500m investment the TransPennine Express franchise is being comprehensively enhanced to create an Intercity of the North rail service, connecting the towns and cities of the North together better. Train services have been upgraded to half hourly and will make connections between Middlesbrough and Newcastle even easier.
Additionally, trains have been introduced to serve customers on the service from Middlesbrough direct to Manchester International Airport. Calling at Thornaby, Yarm, Northallerton, Thirsk, York, Garforth, Leeds, Huddersfield and Manchester Piccadilly, the commute from the surrounding area is now even more accessible and comfortable.