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
13. January 1986
British Rail's newest flag flier - the prestigious 'sprinter' train - limped into Leeds City Station on its Yorkshire debut, an embarrassing 22 minutes late. | jpimedia
14. March 1986
First class passengers at Leeds City Station were looking forward to waiting in comfort when a plush new Pullman lounge opens. British Rail issued this picture being opened as part of a one million pound package of improvements at the station. | jpimedia
15. June 1986
British Rail officials hoped this giant mural at Leeds City Station would help combat graffiti. It was painted on the walls of the Bishopgate Street staircase and was the work of Leeds Polytechnic student William Potter. | jpimedia
16. October 1986
Councillors wanted to make improvements to Leeds City Station to cut accident risks and make rail travel safer for disabled people. Those wanting to reach platforms seven to 12 had to use a goods lift accompanied by a member of British Rail staff. | jpimedia
17. Enjoyed this gallery?
Share your memories of life in the railways in Leeds during the 1980s with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | jpimedia