Residents invited to share their views on Haxby Station

Residents and businesses are being asked to share their thoughts on the proposed initial designs of the new railway station at Haxby in a consultation which runs until 15 May 2022.

Bringing a train station back to Haxby has been a long-held ambition locally, with the previous station having been closed some 92 years ago. In recent years significant progress has been made as part of this project, including the identification of a preferred location for the station, Towthorpe Road.

In early 2020, the Council engaged with the local community, identifying  significant support for a railway station in Haxby.

Ahead of the Council submitting its funding bid to Government later this year, residents and businesses are being asked to share their thoughts on the initial design work being undertaken.

The initial designs also give a broad outline of the proposed plans for the site, including, platforms, cycle storage, car parks, cycle/foot paths and waiting shelters

Survey questions include travel, use and access of the new station, and will ensure that any suggestions and local concerns are addressed; with results also feeding into the Government funding bid.

How to get involved

• More info on the plans can be found at york.gov.uk/HaxbyStation and residents can complete the survey online at https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/HaxbyStation
• Paper copies are being made available at libraries in Haxby and Wigginton, Strensall and New Earswick
• Residents will be able to speak to the project team and share their views at community engagement sessions on Tuesday 26 April at Strensall and Towthorpe Village Hall; and Wednesday 27 April at Haxby Oaken Grove Community Centre from 10am-7pm.