Harrogate line

Service on the line is operated by Northern, with a few additional workings by London North Eastern Railway starting and terminating at Harrogate.The 39-mile (62 km) line is composed of all or part of the following Network Rail routes: Currently open stations are shown in bold font.[8] In July 2014, the Tour de France Grand Depart 2014 was held in Yorkshire with stage 1 from Leeds to Harrogate and thousands of spectators were expected.[11][12] In July 2011, Harrogate Chamber of Commerce proposed electrifying the line with 750 V DC third rail, using D Stock of the London Underground, to substantially increase capacity.[19] Since 1 March 2020 services have been directly operated by the Department for Transport (DfT) under the brand name Northern Trains, with an objective of "stabilising performance and restoring reliability for passengers".[21] Reports suggest the reopening of a line between Ripon and Harrogate railway station would be economically viable, costing £40 million and could initially attract 1,200 passengers a day, rising to 2,700.This would enable 125 mph (201 km/h) running, reduce journey times and provide an alternative route when the current Leeds to York to Northallerton section is closed.
Schematic diagram of the Harrogate line including closed stations and branch lines
South portal of the Bramhope Tunnel
Class 170 at Burley Park station, 2019
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