The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, and Member of Parliament for York Outer Luke Charters MP, have today welcomed significant funding to secure a new station in Haxby.
A new station will bring an additional 20,000 people within 3km of a railway, opening new opportunities for people to get to work, study and leisure in a more sustainable way.
Responding to the announcement on Haxby Station, David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire said: “From day one, I made improving our rail and bus services my top priority, Haxby station is a fundamental part of that mission. This much needed investment from the Government will reduce congestion in the city centre and give thousands of people more sustainable options about how they move around our region.”
Welcoming the news, Luke Charters MP, Member of Parliament for York Outer, said: “I am delighted to secure funding from the Government for Haxby Station in York Outer – a project I’ve been tirelessly advocating for since being elected.
I’ve also been working closely with our Mayor David Skaith to advocate for this project which will deliver vital rail infrastructure that my constituents will benefit from.”
