Special New Year's Day train service to run into Whitby from Darlington
It was confirmed today (Dec 29) that the Special New Year’s Day trains to Whitby from Darlington via Thornaby and Middlesbrough will run as advertised.
Esk Valley Community Rail Partnership General Manager Lisa Williams said: “Reports of cancellations due to a bridge problem at Grosmont apply only to North Yorkshire Moors Railway trains.
“Northern trains along the Esk Valley to Whitby are not affected.
“The special limited stop trains, operated by Northern with support from the Community Rail Partnership and North Yorkshire Council, leave Darlington at 9.23am and 2.20pm, Thornaby at 9.40am and 2.36pm and Middlesbrough at 9.53am and 2.45pm, returning from Whitby at 11.25am and 4.25pm.
Normal fares apply, no need to book, simply buy your tickets at the station.
Dogs travel free.
Visit www.eskvalleyrailway.co.uk for full details and times.