Horton quarry rail link reopens after 60 years
Published by Alfie Lloyd-Perks,
Editorial Assistant
World Cement,
The rail link at Heidelberg Materials Horton quarry in Yorkshire has been reinstated as part of their strategy to improve their network of rail connected quarries and depots.
Horton quarry, which has been producing limestone and high-quality gritstone since 1889, is situated within the Yorkshire Dales National Park and its original rail siding was removed in 1965.
The newly constructed rail terminal at the quarry is undergoing testing. Once fully operational each rail movement will supply around 1650 t of aggregate to construction projects across the north west.
“The reopening of the rail link is fantastic news and has been years in the making,” said Becky Murphy, Aggregates Regional Director.
“It will allow us to supply high-quality aggregate to major construction projects by rail, reducing vehicle movements on the wider road network and cutting associated CO2 emissions.”
The reinstated line connects with the Settle to Carlisle railway line, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year.
The work has been carried out by Duo Group, VolkerRail and AECOM, in partnership with Network Rail, and the trains are being operated by GB Railfreight.
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