Network Rail refreshed nearly three kilometres of track through the platforms in a £6 million upgrade. The upgrade will help to drive down delays, getting passengers where they need to be on time, and improve the track’s condition.

Between Christmas Eve and Monday 2 January, engineers replaced 2.7 km of track, renewed nine sets of points (which allow trains to move from one section of track to another), and improved some vital signalling equipment.

To ready the route for a cold winter, teams also improved specialist heaters on the track which play an important role in melting snow and ice so that trains can run reliably whatever the weather.

Paul Rutter, East Coast Route Director for Network Rail said: “I’m so pleased that we were able to push ahead with this work despite the strike action and do the right thing for passengers. Better equipment and new weather-ready tracks will all help to offer more reliable journeys through York.

“I’d like to thank passengers for their support and patience over the festive period and look forward to welcoming them back to the railway throughout 2023.”