The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that the bridge work on Bridge 42 will not be completed in time for the opening on the 28th March 2026.

Bridge 42 allows trains to travel over the River Murk Esk and requires propping to allow for trains to run over it without disruption.

The bridge is just outside Grosmont station, which means that Whitby trains cannot run, and also means that Grosmont cannot be served.

A reduced service will see trains run between Pickering and Goathland only until the 25th April at the earliest.

With propping completed for the 2026 season, a full repair programme will take place in 2026/27 and this will restore the bridge for the long term.

A major appeal has been launched to cover costs of propping the bridge as well as complete the repairs needed. More information can be found on the NYMR website.