Enjoy these memories of life on the railway during the 1980s. PICS: YPN

Enjoy these memories of life on the railway during the 1980s. PICS: YPN

Changing Leeds - Ups and downs of life on the railways during the 1980s

It was the decade which signalled change for rail passengers across Leeds.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 30th Apr 2020, 06:00 GMT

Updated 30th Apr 2020, 07:59 GMT

The 1980s brought a disruptive strikes as well as widespread investment in the local network for city travellers. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, aim to evoke some memories - good and bad - for a generation of rail users. READ MORE: 12 lost Leeds railway stations | Changing Leeds - Life on the buses during the 1960s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds retro on facebook

Passengers endured two months of strikes with Leeds City Station deserted.

1. January 1982

Passengers endured two months of strikes with Leeds City Station deserted.

More disruption followed for passengers by the summer of 1982. The strike by drivers' union ASLEF was about flexible rostering.

2. June 1982

More disruption followed for passengers by the summer of 1982. The strike by drivers' union ASLEF was about flexible rostering.

Some of the guards and railmen who turned up for work at Leeds City Station.

3. June 1982

Some of the guards and railmen who turned up for work at Leeds City Station. Photo: Mel Hulme

An empty concourse at Leeds City Station. Have you spotted the little bird?

4. June 1982

An empty concourse at Leeds City Station. Have you spotted the little bird?

An empty 7.35am Leeds to Skipton train leaving Leeds City Station.

5. July 1982

An empty 7.35am Leeds to Skipton train leaving Leeds City Station.

A one way system was introduced to Leeds City Station from Boar Lane.

6. February 1983

A one way system was introduced to Leeds City Station from Boar Lane.

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