Harrogate line
The Harrogate line is a passenger rail line through parts of North Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire area of northern England connecting Leeds to York by way of Harrogate and Knaresborough. Service on the line is operated by Northern, with a few additional workings by London North Eastern Railway starting and terminating at Harrogate. West Yorkshire Metro's bus and rail MetroCard ticket is available for journeys between Leeds and Harrogate.
| Harrogate line | |||
|---|---|---|---|
The Arthington Viaduct near Pool-in-Wharfedale | |||
| Overview | |||
| Status | Operational | ||
| Owner | Network Rail | ||
| Locale | West Yorkshire North Yorkshire | ||
| Termini | |||
| Stations | 14 | ||
| Service | |||
| Type | Heavy rail | ||
| System | National Rail | ||
| Operator(s) | Northern London North Eastern Railway | ||
| Depot(s) | Neville Hill | ||
| Rolling stock | Class 150 Sprinter Class 155 Super Sprinter Class 158 Express Sprinter Class 170 Turbostar Class 800 Azuma | ||
| History | |||
| Opened | 1848 | ||
| Technical | |||
| Line length | 39-mile (62 km) | ||
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge | ||
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