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Bradford Forster Square station

Bradford Forster Square is one of two main railway stations in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The other one is Bradford Interchange.

History

The railway station was moved to its current place in the early 1990s. Before that, it was next to where it is now. In the old place, it was much bigger. A little while after the move, the line was made electric.

Service

The station has some service to London King's Cross. It has regular service to Leeds, Skipton and Ilkley. For most long distance service, passengers must change at Leeds.

Images for kids

  • Bradford-midland-int

    Bradford Midland Station after 1887-90 rebuilding. Interior of the trainshed.

  • The remains of the old Forster Square station (8th November 2014)

    The remains of the old Forster Square station. Its replacement is behind the photographer.

  • Bradford Forster Square Station 1876919 982ef8ce

    View southward, towards buffer-stops in 1961

  • Bfd FSq2

    The original station being demolished and the new station under construction in 1992.

  • Bradford Forster Square station sign

    The sign outside Bradford Forster Square station in August 2007

  • 333002 at Bradford Forster Square

    A Class 333 unit on platform 1

  • DMU arriving at Bradford Forster Square from Skipton

    A Class 144 in the old station platforms, now demolished

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