Cross Gates–Wetherby line

Cross Gates–Wetherby line
Bardsey Station
Overview
StatusClosed
LocaleWest Yorkshire
Termini
  • Cross Gates North Junction
  • Wetherby East Junction
Stations6
Service
TypeHeavy rail
Operator(s)North Eastern Railway to 1923, London and North Eastern Railway 1923-1948, British Railways (N.E region) 1948 to closure
History
Opened1 May 1876
Closed6 January 1964 (Passengers),
4 April 1966 (Goods)
Technical
Line length12 mi (19 km)
Number of tracksdouble
Track gauge4 ft 8+12 in (1,435 mm) standard gauge
Highest elevation371 ft (113 m)
Route map

Wetherby (Linton Road)
Collingham Bridge
Bardsey
Thorner
Scholes
Penda's Way

The Cross Gates–Wetherby line is a former railway line in West Yorkshire, England, between Cross Gates, near Leeds, and Wetherby. The line opened 1876 and closed 1964.