Train services in North and West Yorkshire will be disrupted because of Network Rail engineering work on Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th October, and the following two weekends.
The work will affect the following services:
- On Saturday, 25th and Sunday, 26th October, no trains will run between Doncaster/Leeds and York/Northallerton/Darlington.
- On Saturday, 1st and Sunday, 2nd November, a reduced service will operate to/from and through York.
- On Saturday, 8th and Sunday, 9th November, rail replacement buses will operate between Wakefield/Leeds and York.
In addition, from Saturday, 25th October to Sunday, 2nd November, rail replacement buses will replace trains between Knaresborough and York.
On the weekend of 25th and 26th October, the surface of the level crossing at Nether Poppleton is being upgraded to make it smoother and safer, and the road markings and cill beams between the road surface and the railway will be renewed.
That will require the closure of the level crossing to road vehicles with a signed diversion in place, but it will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists.
At Heck, between Selby and Doncaster, work will take place at Heck sidings to upgrade the ground frame from manual to mechanical operation.
At Cattal, between Knaresborough and York, the line will be closed for nine days to enable the Cattal signal box to be refurbished, and new gates and hinges to be installed at the Cattal level crossing.
A spokesperson for the train operating companies said they are working closely with Network Rail to keep passengers on the move, with replacement buses and revised timetables in place to help people reach their destinations.
Knaresborough has been voted as one of the best places across the North of England to enjoy a pint at the start or end of a journey, whilst Cattal has previously been announced as one of Northern’s top stations with students for their commute to schools and colleges.
“We’re investing in vital upgrades across the area to deliver a more reliable and resilient railway for passengers. While we understand that changes to services can be disruptive, this work is vital to keep the network running safely and smoothly for years to come. We’re working closely with train operators to keep people moving and thank everyone for their patience while we carry out these improvements.”
Sam MacDougall, Network Rail operations director
Responses
What a delightful scene at Cattal, with its signal box, semaphore signals, crossing gates and a station with a building. Looking just as a proper railway station should look. I hope it stays that way for a long time to come. So much more interesting and easy on the eye than the hideous, ugly modern tat that we have foisted upon us nowadays in so many parts of the country.