Three new entrances will be opened at Leeds station, as well as 40% more ticket barriers, as the Government announced a further £200 million for the project.
The extra funding was announced in the Budget on Wednesday, taking the total investment for transforming the West Yorkshire station to more than £300 million.
Upgrades are set to be delivered by 2030 and also include the construction of a new central overbridge and more space on concourses, the Department for Transport said.
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The station currently sees more than 27 million passengers per year, with 80% of services in West Yorkshire starting or ending there.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “Leeds station is the gateway to West Yorkshire, and this extra £200 million investment will turn it into a station this city can be proud of: modern, welcoming and built for the people who rely on it every single day.
“The great cities of the North deserve better transport and that’s exactly what we’re delivering.
“We’re paving the way for Northern Powerhouse Rail, forging stronger connections across the region and backing the infrastructure that creates jobs, builds homes and puts passengers first as we work to set up Great British Railways.”
Leeds is the UK’s third busiest station outside of London, with its annual passengers forecast to grow by almost 12 million by 2043, the department said.
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin said: “Leeds station is the beating heart of our region’s transport network, connecting millions of people to jobs, education and opportunity every year – and it’s only going to get busier.
“This investment will benefit passengers and businesses, help to unlock the capacity we need for future growth and create a gateway to West Yorkshire that reflects our ambition.”
The improvements will also include enhanced lift capacity and will support the TransPennine Route Upgrade, a project to improve the railway between York and Manchester.
