Torfield Signalbox

Torfield Signalbox was a signalbox serving Torfield. It controlled Points 1A, 1B, 2A, and the level crossing barriers at Torfield Road level crossing.

It was closed down on 16 August by Network Rail following an accident, as it did not have all the legally-required equipment. Control over the Torfield area was transferred to Wakefield North Box 1 Signalbox. This closure sparked rioting in Torfield.

Future
On 13 September 2011, a group of people calling themselves the "Signalbox Saviour Group" bought the closed signalbox from Network Rail. Currently, it is unknown what will be done to the Signalbox, but that the plans by Network Rail to have it demolished will certainly be scrapped.

On 14 December 2011, the refurbishment of the signalbox begun by the group.

On 15 February, documents from Network Rail were leaked by whistleblower Wikileaks, stating that Network Rail actually had firm plans to re-buy the Signalbox and bring it back up to service, going against what Network Rail had been claiming since the August investigation. As a result a press conference was called on 16 February, with Network Rail admitting that they will re-open the signalbox some time in May, after it is fitted with fully modern equipment. This, however, has not yet happened, but a new re-open date has been earmarked at 19 August, just over a year after the signalbox closed down.

It was also leaked that Network Rail were going to close Wakefield North 1 temporarily for redevelopment as well, as it too didn't have the required equipment. Network Rail are confirmed this too at the 16 February press conference, but this will happen once the Torfield Signalbox reopens.