TRAIN services have resumed at Bradford Interchange as work to upgrade the signalling system in West Yorkshire has been completed. Network Rail carried out the vital upgrade as part of the Great North Rail Project with the latest work affecting train services between Bradford, Leeds, Halifax, Huddersfield and other stations in the area for the last three days.

Bus replacement services were in operation as the final stage of the project was completed, but train services have resumed today.

It has seen control of the signalling move from line side mechanical signal boxes, such as at Mill Lane near the Interchange, and is now operated from the Rail Operating Centre in York.

Rob McIntosh, route managing director for Network Rail, said: "Passengers across the North will start seeing the benefits of this upgrade today and will benefit from a more modern and reliable railway which will improve journeys.

"We’re delighted that the final stage of this vital upgrade is now complete and we’d like to thank passengers for their patience whilst this work took place. This project will ensure we can continue to meet the needs of the communities and economies which our railway serves."

This project follows on from an upgrade to the signalling between Huddersfield and Dewsbury, which was completed in January.