Lift to Bradford Forster Square rail station has reopened

In April, the Telegraph & Argus reported that the Manor Row entrance leading to Forster Square's platforms had been shut due to "safety concerns".

Water from the roof of Bradford Forster Square found its way into the shaft resulting in the lift requiring new ropes, pulleys, and doors.

It meant the lift was out of action, but after months of work, engineers have now completed the repairs.

Network Rail says a member of staff was just finalising the repair on Monday and it is now fully open for the public to use. (Image: Newsquest) Passengers now no longer have to use the alternate step-free access via Cheapside and can use all of the station’s facilities in full.

A view from the roof of the building (Image: Network Rail) Richard Scrivener, asset engineer for Network Rail’s North and East route said: "This turned out to be a much bigger repair than first met the eye – the rain-soaked lift needed major work to get it back up and running and I want to express my sincere thanks to passengers for their patience while we’ve been on site.

“This is an exciting time for Bradford, particularly as we build to 2025 and the introduction of the new platform, so to have the station back to full accessibility is something we’re pleased about.”

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s executive member for regeneration, planning and Transport said: “We are pleased that the lift is once again open, giving greater access for passengers to the station from this area of the city centre.”