ERTA says Harrogate-Ripon-Northallerton is a crucial part of the jigsaw of better rail links in and around York.

Rail Magazine edition 909 pages 30-33 has an interesting article on 'NR plans more platforms and tracks for North East railways'. The map on page 31 shows a huge focus and concentration on York and the stretch of ECML between York and Northallerton being sole bearer of increased demand and capacity issues abound by the lack of an alternative. The map fails to show what the inclusion of a Harrogate-Ripon-Northallerton could offer: more capacity, more paths for York, more passenger and freight by rail, modal shift, environmental gains, land saved for other things, less pollution. It goes to the heart of the editorial control, focus and mindset of these journalists in what they DO say and include and what they leave out? They seem fixated on HS2 and where is it planned to go? YORK! If you want more, something either has to give or reopening Harrogate-Ripon-Northallerton makes a whole load of sense. Please support by a. writing to Rail rail@bauermedia.co.uk and saying you want Harrogate-Ripon-Northallerton, likewise contact Network Rail and b. Join ERTA and swell our Northern Team working towards this and other select reopenings like Woodhead for example. It makes good sense and should be worked up and included in the frame, otherwise we have a stitch up and oh... Boris indicates he wants Parliament or a Government Office established in York, requiring more paths and trains... again a relief line is required. Our suggestions are not so daft and should be given fair coverage surely? Please join #ertarail ERTA and vote with your wallets as well as feet! https://www.ertarail.com/become-a-member