Trains to York - Station Details and further Information on the York Area
York train station is a main-line train station in the historic city of York, England. It lies on the East Coast Main Line 188.5 miles north of London's King's Cross station towards Edinburgh's Waverley Station. Originally it was part of the North Eastern Railway.
York is one of the most important railway junction stations on the British railway network, marking the approximate half way point on the ECML between London and Edinburgh; it is also the point where the southbound Leeds branch of East Coast Main Line diverges (and thereon to the Cross Country Route); as well as being a terminus for the east-west Trans-Pennine routes. The junction was historically a major site for rolling stock manufacture, maintenance and repair.
The station is operated by National Express East Coast on behalf of Network Rail. As well as National Express East Coast services are also offered by CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Transpennine Express, Grand Central and Northern Rail.
York
York is a walled city, situated at the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss in North Yorkshire, England. The city has a rich heritage and has provided the backdrop to major political events throughout much of its two millennia of existence.
York's location on the River Ouse, in the centre of the Vale of York and half way between the capitals of London and Edinburgh means that it has long had a significant position in the nation's transport system. The 19th century saw York, under the influence of George Hudson, become an important hub of the railway network and a manufacturing centre. In recent decades the economy of York has moved from being dominated by its confectionery and railway-related industries to one that provides services. The University of York and health services have become major employers. Tourism also boosts the local economy because the city offers a wealth of historic attractions, of which York Minster is the most prominent, and a variety of cultural activities. York Racecourse and Kit Kat Crescent, the home of York City F.C., are the most prominent sporting venues in the city and the River Ouse provides opportunities for both sporting and leisure pursuits. |