New CCTV and lighting boosts area around Castleford’s train station
Monday, December 16, 2024
Wakefield Council is installing new CCTV cameras and improved lighting in the Castleford train station area, using a joint £720k improvement grant with Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
"Castleford has such a lot to offer residents and visitors. So, it’s important that everyone feels safe and confident when they’re coming into town.
“The extra lighting, along with additional CCTV cameras, will make travelling between the station and the town even safer for pedestrians and cyclists. And it is positive action that deters anti-social behaviour.
“It’ll also improve the link between the train station and the town centre, creating a great first impression for anyone coming to Castleford by train.”
Cllr Jo Hepworth
Deputy Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Growth
Rachael Blake, Sponsor for First and Last Mile Programme, TRU. “We’re thrilled to bring this enhancement to the Castleford community in collaboration with Wakefield Council. Our combined efforts focus on optimising the use of the railway network, stations, and ensuring accessibility greatly increases.”
Station Road will benefit from a series of improvements including new lighting, additional CCTV cameras and light resurfacing work to make it more pedestrian and cycle friendly. Work is already underway at Station Road, Tickle Cock Bridge, and the Beancroft Subway. Extra lighting and three new CCTV cameras have already been installed, with more to follow in the coming weeks.
The investment comes from TRU’s ‘First & Last Mile’ programme, which aims to increase train use, improve passenger experience, reduce emissions, and improve air quality. The work forms part of a wider programme that includes adding better signs connecting the town and the station. And plans for new public art works.
All works are due to be completed by the end of April 2025.