00:01Leaders in West Yorkshire are set to approve the first phase of a new rail station for Elland.
00:06The access package includes improved walking and cycling routes linking Elland and Westvale.
00:12Two new bridges are planned, including one over the River Calder and Calder-Hebel navigation.
00:17Calderhill Council will deliver the works with construction expected to begin this year.
00:23The station itself is due to be considered for final approval in 2026.
00:28Responsibility for building it could pass to network rail, and the wider scheme is expected to cost around £70 million.
00:36Leaders say it will boost jobs, cut journey times and support economic growth across the region.
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