His comments were echoed by David Hart from the Merthyr and Rhondda Cynon Taf GroundworkTrust, who have been involved in regenerating the area including providing disabled access.
The organisations funding the redevelopment are Network Rail, Wakefield Council, Metro, Railway Heritage Trust, Grand Central Rail, Northern Rail, Groundwork Wakefield, Garfield Weston Foundation, Headley Trust and Eggborough Power Station.