Hull–Scarborough line
The Hull–Scarborough line, also known as the Yorkshire Coast Line, is a railway line in Yorkshire, England that is used primarily for passenger traffic. It runs northwards from Hull Paragon via Beverley and Driffield to Bridlington, joining the York–Scarborough line at a junction near Seamer before terminating at Scarborough railway station.
| Hull–Scarborough line | |
|---|---|
Hull to Scarborough Line | |
| Overview | |
| Other name(s) | Yorkshire Coast Line |
| Owner | Network Rail |
| Locale | East Riding of Yorkshire North Yorkshire Yorkshire and the Humber Kingston upon Hull |
| History | |
| Opened | 1845/46 |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 4 ft 8+1⁄2 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge |
The line was built in the 1840s, and formed by lines sanctioned by three separate acts: the southern part from a junction on the Hull and Selby Railway was a branch of that railway, and ran to Bridlington; the line from Bridlington to Seamer Junction was promoted by the York and North Midland Railway (Y&NMR); and the section from Seamer to Scarborough was part of the Y&NMR's York to Scarborough Line. The lines' route has been mostly unaltered since opening with the exception of the section into Hull which was modified soon after opening with the addition of about 5 miles (8 km) of track leading to the new Paragon station, which opened in 1848.
The line has been part of the Y&NMR, NER, LNER and British Railways. As of 2018, trains on the line are operated by Northern Trains.