Wednesday 1 February 2023
Glenn, John and I rendezvoused at Morley Town Hall a little before 11:00.
We walked down towards Morley Railway Station sadly we should have gone down past the Miners Arms which wouldn’t have resulted climbing out of Morley Station. As it happened Colin was the only one who did this dangerous manoeuvre with Glenn and John traversing back along the route and crossing the line by the previous bridge.
However, Colin waited ten minutes for them to catch him up! They then followed the private road but missed the right turning as a workman informed us that we can’t go beyond the gate. It was only a minute back to the turning and we were soon back on track.
Breaking out into a field we could see the extent of the work being undertaken by the transpennine Upgrade.
Perhaps the most significant improvement will be the step-free access throughout the station, via a new footbridge with lifts between platforms, and an access ramp on the entrance to the station. part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.
Morley Station is being completely upgraded, to allow more trains and passengers to use the station. We know that the people of Morley have been seeking improvements to the station for some time, and so we are delighted to be able to deliver this stark improvement.
The route was well protected so the wild windy weather was obviated to the delight of the three walkers.
Arriving at the White Rose Centre at a little after 12:00 to be met by Keith who had motored down from his home in Gildersome after receiving a phone call from John fifteen minutes before our scheduled arrival.
Another good day with 7000 steps for me and around10,000 for John.
Colin Hendrick Ward
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