Harrogate in line for £16m of railway improvements

Network Rail says it is spending the money to improve the reliability of the route by providing modernised signalling between Kirkstall viaduct and Harrogate station.

Engineers will also create infrastructure at Horsforth which will allow Northern Rail to run a shuttle service between Harrogate and Leeds in the future.

The signalling work on the Harrogate line involves the installation of new equipment, structures and bases along the route, with work expected to take place for much of this year.

Warrick Dent, area manager for Network Rail, said: “The Harrogate line is a real success story and passenger demand is expected to continue to grow.

“This substantial investment is great news for rail passengers as the new equipment will not only be more reliable but will give provision for future increases in line speed and the possibility for increased services.”