Leeds in the 1970s: Reflections on a decade of delays and disruption for rail passengers

It proved to a decade of delays and disruption for rail passengers in Leeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 20th Jun 2023, 04:45 GMT

These photo memories take you back to the 1970s and showcase the pain and strain which train passengers faced. They gallery also shows the network decay and takes you inside Leeds City Station. READ MORE: 12 lost Leeds railway stations LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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1. Leeds in the 1970s

Were you a Leeds train passenger in the 1970s? Photo: YPN

Passengers wait hopefully for trains at Leeds City Station in January 1972.

2. Leeds in the 1970s

Passengers wait hopefully for trains at Leeds City Station in January 1972. Photo: YPN

Passengers wait at barriers in Leeds City Station after a bomb alert in November 1975.

3. Leeds in the 1970s

Passengers wait at barriers in Leeds City Station after a bomb alert in November 1975. Photo: YPN

Train delays plagued passengers at Leeds City Station on March 1976. Passengers are seen at platform 6 leaving and boarding the Manchester train which had come from Newcastle.

4. Leeds in the 1970s

Train delays plagued passengers at Leeds City Station on March 1976. Passengers are seen at platform 6 leaving and boarding the Manchester train which had come from Newcastle. Photo: YPN

Passengers play the waiting game on a platform at Leeds City Station in May 1972.

5. Leeds in the 1970s

Passengers play the waiting game on a platform at Leeds City Station in May 1972. Photo: YPN

March 1971and an arrow indicates where brickwork was falling off City House at Leeds City Station. Trolleys were used to close off the danger area.

6. Leeds in th 1970s

March 1971and an arrow indicates where brickwork was falling off City House at Leeds City Station. Trolleys were used to close off the danger area. Photo: YPN