Leeds Bradford: Airport Road, Rail & Access Issues

[Finger66]

Was it exactly at 0530 or roundabout!

 

[LBA4EVER]

I know what you mean..2 years ago enroute to and from Portsmouth we used the western side of the M25....on a weekend and it was utter madness...no lane discipline no care or respect, they aimed and went,,... frightening experience....never go there again

i used the western heathrow side of the m25 on sunday around midday, it was crazy, felt like the rush hour, all the slip roads jammed up with traffic backing up and if you leave the slightest gap in front someone will jump in front! But then once you are on the southern section of the m25 a much better experience.

 

[Seasider]

Our flight arrived early yesterday, only 2 arrivals but they were using the same carousal! When I asked why the only 2 flights were on the same carousel, I was told is was planned the day before and couldn't be changed.
Had to wait 35 mins for a bus (came out of airport at 3.15pm), the trip into Leeds not too bad. Train journey uneventful until 10 mins from home. Made an unscheduled stop and crawled the rest of the way home.
Travelling to the airport was not too bad, left 1 hour earlier than by car. Coming home, it was 2.5hr later (without delay)but having said that I felt I had done my bit for the environment. (and saved £80 in cost)
I would definitely do it again if the flight timings would allow it.

 

[Aviador]

Our flight arrived early yesterday, only 2 arrivals but they were using the same carousal! When I asked why the only 2 flights were on the same carousel, I was told is was planned the day before and couldn't be changed.
Had to wait 35 mins for a bus (came out of airport at 3.15pm), the trip into Leeds not too bad. Train journey uneventful until 10 mins from home. Made an unscheduled stop and crawled the rest of the way home.
Travelling to the airport was not too bad, left 1 hour earlier than by car. Coming home, it was 2.5hr later (without delay)but having said that I felt I had done my bit for the environment. (and saved £80 in cost)
I would definitely do it again if the flight timings would allow it.

During the time when I worked at the airport the duty manager could alter the belt number and they usually would so long as it didn't conflict with Border Force priorities.

 

[CM.]

Sometimes if it’s quiet and there’s more the one flight on the same belt or its on the slowest belt running! then they try get it changed but that depends on things such as border force Ect..

 

[Finger66]

Certainly sounds like someone should have been on the case!!

 

[Snackbar]

Moving forward albeit slowly!
Update August 2023

The scheme is currently progressing a full business case, with the aim to submit to our assurance team by the end of the year. Subject to approvals, further detailed design will take place and planning application will be sought in 2024, with the delivery phase starting after.

Leeds Bradford Airport Parkway Station

Update July 2025 The scheme is at present going through an assessment of deliverability and affordability, in response to rising costs for project delivery. We will have a clearer understanding of the timeline for our next steps upon completion of this activity.

www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk

 

[Aviador]

There are reports that the A6120 Leeds Ring Road is closed between Weetwood Lane and Tongue Lane due to a RTA. It's not clear when the road will reopen.

 

[LBA4EVER]

There are reports that the A6120 Leeds Ring Road is closed between Weetwood Lane and Tongue Lane due to a RTA. It's not clear when the road will reopen.

That will affect many driving tests out of horsforth dtc as its a popular test route road! Will stay away.

 

[The Pole]

Its still closed

 

[Aviador]

Its still closed

Wow must've been a bad smash. I hope everyone involved is ok!

Another 20mph zone on its way?

 

[lbaspotter]

Wow must've been a bad smash. I hope everyone involved is ok!

Another 20mph zone on its way?

Not good at all according to YEP. Hence the long road closure and I suspect it will remain closed for a good while longer.

Everything we know so far as two teenagers killed in Leeds crash

A 22-year-old man has been arrested following the A6120 Ring Road crash in the Moortown area of Leeds

www.leeds-live.co.uk

 

[White Heather]

Not good at all according to YEP. Hence the long road closure and I suspect it will remain closed for a good while longer.

Everything we know so far as two teenagers killed in Leeds crash

A 22-year-old man has been arrested following the A6120 Ring Road crash in the Moortown area of Leeds

www.leeds-live.co.uk

I had to divert down Weetwood Lane, to Headingley, and through Meanwood back to Moortown this morning, en route to golf at Doncaster. It took ages. Nightmare. Other traffic was diverted through Adel and along King Lane but there were huge queues everywhere. Two teenagers killed in the early hours and one critical. It's open again now as I came back that way at 5.30.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Following the now cancellation of the birmingham to manchester hs2 line 36billion of funds will be allocated to transport projects in the north including supertram in leeds! A new LBA terminal and rail station would be nice too haha

 

[Aviador]

Following the now cancellation of the birmingham to manchester hs2 line 36billion of funds will be allocated to transport projects in the north including supertram in leeds! A new LBA terminal and rail station would be nice too haha

I've mentioned this here but been so close to a general election I still don't believe we'll see any of the money. We'll here all kinds of promises over the next few months by both the main political parties. Labour will say it will look at it again if they get in, and then they'll probably cancel it too. Either which way, Leeds will more than likely lose out as it ALWAYS does.

#HS2Fiasco

 

[LBA4EVER]

I've mentioned this here but been so close to a general election I still don't believe we'll see any of the money. We'll here all kinds of promises over the next few months by both the main political parties. Labour will say it will look at it again if they get in, and then they'll probably cancel it too. Either which way, Leeds will more than likely lose out as it ALWAYS does.

#HS2Fiasco

If supertram does come to leeds though can you imagine the chaos it will bring on the roads whilst under contruction esp whilst passing through densely populated areas.

 

[Aviador]

If supertram does come to leeds though can you imagine the chaos it will bring on the roads whilst under contruction esp whilst passing through densely populated areas.

Which is why it should have come to Leeds years ago. If and it's a massive if, I would expect to see a much watered down version of the original "supertram". If it were to happen its likely many services would be operated partly on the rail tracks branching off onto tram tracks near suburban towns. Imagine a tram running down Wellington Street, then Kirkstall Road before re-joining the train track near to Kirkstall Morrisons heading towards Guiseley where it would take a spur through Guiseley before re-joining the rail line to Ilkley.

 

[LBA4EVER]

Which is why it should have come to Leeds years ago. If and it's a massive if, I would expect to see a much watered down version of the original "supertram". If it were to happen its likely many services would be operated partly on the rail tracks branching off onto tram tracks near suburban towns. Imagine a tram running down Wellington Street, then Kirkstall Road before re-joining the train track near to Kirkstall Morrisons heading towards Guiseley where it would take a spur through Guiseley before re-joining the rail line to Ilkley.

Back when it was cancelled in the early 90s i believe 3 routes were planned, one line to headingley and onto weetwood, a line to south leeds inc belle isle and middleton and a line to the north of the city inc chapel allerton, moortown

 

[The Pole]

Off topic but as I was on the Horsforth motorway on Sunday, I thought I would give you my observations.
I live in Horsforth and very rarely go near Horsforth Roundabout. The new stretch of improvements between Fink and the roundabout are nearly complete. The section heading towards the R/A is open and 2 lanes in use. On approach I noticed traffic queueing in the left land virtually back to the fink hill junction and the right hand lane was clear to the Esso petrol station. I was turning right, so used the right hand lane. I suspect drivers will not use the right hand lane for fear of getting blocked by traffic turning right (unless it was crap drivers just been sheep and sitting behind the car in front rather than making use of the 2nd lane), hence rendering the 2 lane improvements worthless, unless the traffic light timings are amended to provide a green towards Rawdon and improve flow.
Also noticed another set of barriers crashed into at the roundabout! How many more do we need before they sort the roundabout traffic lights!!!!

 

[Aviador]

Back when it was cancelled in the early 90s i believe 3 routes were planned, one line to headingley and onto weetwood, a line to south leeds inc belle isle and middleton and a line to the north of the city inc chapel allerton, moortown

Yes I think I recall the same. The route I mentioned is only an example of what they could do. Who knows, what they would actually do if they ever did do something.

Anyway I've found this map for everyone to ponder over.

I don't know if this is just something somebody has dreamt up or if it's an official plan of some sort. It would be good if it were to happen though.