This is how much passengers numbers have increased by at Leeds' newest stations

The number of people taking the train has risen at the three newest train stations in West Yorkshire, the latest figures show.

Apperley Bridge was used by 375,749, passengers while Kirkstall Forge was used by 232,386 passengers last year, a growth of 0.9 per cent and 54.7 per cent respectively.

Bradford's Low Moor station, which opened in March 2017, has seen an increase of 5.7 per cent, with 140,690 station users in its second year of operation

West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) supported the opening of the stations with a £26.7 million investment.

The latest Office of Road and Rail report also highlights Leeds' continued status as the busiest station in the North, with over 30 million people passing through in 2018/19.

Cllr Judith Blake, Leader of Leeds City Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority Transport Lead, said: “Against the backdrop of regional disparities in funding, these figures highlight the strong return that can be secured through investment in the North of England transport network.

“This report highlights Leeds station’s status as the busiest in the North of England.

"With passenger numbers expected to double over the next 30 years, it is essential that investment in this gateway for the region, as well as the local network, matches our ambitions for further growth to help address the capacity crisis across West Yorkshire.

“To deliver the modern, reliable rail service we need and deserve, the Government must commit to HS2 phase 2b and Northern Powerhouse Rail with a city centre station in Bradford.”

WYCA has said it will continue to work with Northern and Network Rail to achieve its ambition for two services an hour at Low Moor to "deliver the station’s full potential".