Bridge 42: North Yorkshire Moors Railway announces new reopening date for bridge near Grosmont
Amid essential repairs to Bridge 42, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced a new reopening date for the bridge.
As well as the new reopening date of Bridge 42 announcement following an update from engineers, the full line from Pickering to Whitby which will open from Monday, June 1, 2026.
While propping repairs continue, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) remains open, with services running between Pickering and Goathland only.
After detailed inspections earlier this year, it was concluded that temporary propping is crucial to guarantee safety and operational reliability, until a full repair programme for Bridge 42 takes place over the closed season during the winter of 2026/27.
This programme will restore the bridge to its long-term structural integrity and ensure its preservation for future generations.
The new reopening date for the bridge is Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Laura Strangeway, CEO of the NYMR, said: “Work to prop Bridge 42 continues at pace and substantial progress has been made; however, initial excavation work and test results have shown that further work is needed than initially anticipated, which has extended the programme of works.
“With complex work of this nature, it is not unusual for the schedule of work to be under constant review, and we are keeping our customers, volunteers and staff informed.
“After discussions with our engineering partners, we have decided to move the publicised re-opening date of Bridge 42 to May 23rd and the full line from Pickering to Whitby will open on June 1st, when our special event ‘Day out with Thomas’ (May 23rd to 31st) concludes.
“The revised date reflects the additional work needed and provides a realistic timeframe within which to complete work to the required standard.”