New images released in latest phase of Leeds Bradford Airport rail and road links planning

An image of the new parkway rail station planned for Leeds Bradford Airport.

Yorkshire was today given a tantalising glimpse of what the future could hold for people making journeys by rail and road to the county’s biggest airport.

New images have been released showing how the new parkway railway station planned for Leeds Bradford Airport is expected to look.

Other images issued by Leeds City Council illustrate the range of options being considered for improved road access to the airport.

Maps and fly-through videos have also been made available as a major public consultation and engagement process gets under way.

An image of how a new link road running off the A65 could look.

And civic chiefs today urged people to take this chance to have their say on proposals that could change the face of travel in Leeds.

Council leader Coun Judith Blake said: “We are pleased to be able to release this updated information on the proposals to improve access and connectivity to the airport, and especially the visuals which will give people an idea of what the plans could look like.

“Leeds Bradford Airport is a key element of our local and regional economy, and these plans to improve road and rail access together with local network upgrades will bring significant benefits as well as helping the airport to grow along with supporting the new jobs we expect to see in the area in the years to come.

“I would encourage as many people as possible to take part in this public consultation and engagement, find out more about all the elements involved and tell us what they think.”

Under current plans, the new station would be built between Scotland Lane and Cookridge, on the existing Leeds to Harrogate rail line.

A spur road would run between the airport and the station, which would have a 350-space car park and a bus interchange.

The three options on the table for improved road access are: