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By John Baron<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regional transport chiefs have re-iterated their multi-million pound commitment to a new parkway station for Leeds Bradford Airport.<\/p>\n

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) has been developing plans to build a new rail station on the existing Harrogate line \u2013 between Horsforth Station and the southern end of the Bramhope tunnel \u2013 for around a decade.\u00a0<\/p>\n

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin has confirmed WYCA\u2019s commitment to the new parkway station, which she hoped will lead to smoother transport for travellers, and for those commuting to work. <\/p>\n

The move will further support Leeds Bradford Airport\u2019s Vision 2030, backed by \u00a3200 million in private investment, to improve passenger experience as the airport reaches an anticipated seven million passengers a year by 2030 and the creation of up to 5,500 new jobs.<\/p>\n

Mayor Brabin and the region\u2019s five council leaders approved West Yorkshire\u2019s investment pipeline at a meeting of the Combined Authority last Thursday, injecting millions of pounds into projects for Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds and Wakefield. <\/p>\n

Together, they approved \u00a3230 million in new funding for projects that will deliver better transport links.<\/p>\n

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire,\u202f said: \u201cThis is a huge moment for West Yorkshire, as we deliver on our promises and change lives for the better in every corner of our great region.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlmost a quarter of a billion pounds of investment will help us to get shovels in the ground, boost public transport, build new homes, and back the communities and businesses that keep our region moving.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith all five districts coming together to work as one West Yorkshire powerhouse, we\u2019re rolling up our sleeves and getting on with the job of building a stronger, greener, fairer and better connected region \u2013 one that puts more money in people\u2019s pockets and grows the UK economy.\u201d<\/p>\n

The scheme has been going through an assessment of deliverability and affordability since last July, in response to rising costs for project delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The plans were first revealed back in 2016<\/a>. More details on the proposed parkway can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Included in the package was confirmation of funding to improve the streetscene in the Armley Town Street area.<\/p>\n

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