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All the latest news stories on public transport in West Yorkshire, from Metro

Class 395 High Speed Train. Copyright Jan Ford 2007
Link needed to ensure high-speed benefits
Business case to highlight need for HS2 Birmingham to West Yorkshire link from day one.
 
Dragons Den event
When the Dragons came to Metro
Leeds pupils pitch winning environmental ideas to West Yorkshire transport dragons.
 
New bus  timetables from Saturday 28 January
New bus timetables from Saturday 28 January
New timetables for some services from Saturday 28 January
 
Settle Carlisle line photo by Richard Marjoram
Special £9 offer on England’s most scenic railway
On Settle-Carlisle or Lancaster-Morecambe journeys.
 
Clock face
March deadline for bus improvement proposals
West Yorkshire’s bus operators told to produce final proposals for a Partnership Scheme to improve services for passengers.
 
Trains in Leeds station
New partnership set to drive Leeds rail masterplan
Transport, city & industry leaders join forces to determine the future of rail transport across City Region.
 
Train at Hebden Bridge
Rail survey: win a monthly MetroCard
Help us improve train travel information by telling us about your rail journeys.
 
Yorkshire Needs High-Speed Rail logo
High-speed decision welcomed
Yorkshire stands to benefit by £2bn from 80-minute Leeds to London link.
 
Friendbus - MetroCard holders bring a friend for just £1
£1 weekend MetroCard + 1 offer
New £1 friendbus offer makes weekend bus travel the sociable network
 
Cllr James Lewis
Eighty-four per cent of transport funding focused on London & South East
In light of further NGT delays, news sadly not surprising, says Metro Chairman.
 
How a trolleybus might look in Leeds CIty Square
Anger at further NGT delay from DfT
Better news on Leeds Inner Ring Road.
 
Class 155 train at Horsforth
New rail carriages introduced
More seats and services in the busy peak periods.
 
A Transdev Keighley bus
Keighley passengers smart to using new ticket machines
Card-holders getting the hang of using new smartcard ticket machines
 
Leeds Station - new entrance exterior
Have your say on Leeds Station Southern Entrance plans
New exhibition events for iconic station entrance.
 
East Coast 225 service at Wakefield
Major refurbishment for Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
Metro Chairman describes £6.6m investment as ‘great news for passengers'.
 
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Prepare for winter travel with Metro’s unique services
Growing numbers accessing information on the move
 
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Keep in touch - ways to stay updated
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