York, Dearne Valley and Hull to York routes that run through the four operational platforms (a fifth on the western side, once used for Harrogate trains, is disused). The station is covered by a long-line automatic P.A system to provide real-time train running details. Passenger information screens are also installed and there is a ticket machine available for passengers to buy tickets (card only) or a permit to travel (for cash fares). Access to all four platforms is via footbridge, so there is no step-free access to any of the platforms. The former booking office at street level is now in private commercial use as a restaurant, but the platform level buildings were all demolished by 1990. Services The service levels at the station were increased significantly at the summer 2018 timetable change and modified again in December 2018 - trains on the York to Leeds line now call hourly each way throughout the day, whilst many York to Hull and trains also stop (previously only a limited peak service was provided on this route). Most Leeds-bound services normally continue through to via Bradford Interchange and run express to Leeds. A limited service (three per day) is also provided to via the Dearne Valley line. Sundays now also see an hourly service to Leeds and York, plus two trains to and from Sheffield and three to Hull. Most Leeds services continue to Blackpool North. Upgrade and electrification The Transpennine Route Upgrade includes electrification from Manchester to York through Church Fenton. In May 2021 it was confirmed that electrification of the line had been approved along with other improvements. The Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands published in November 2021 further confirmed this upgrade.(IRP) References and notes Body, G. (1988), PSL Field Guides - Railways of the Eastern Region Volume 2, Patrick Stephens Ltd, Wellingborough, External links Railway stations in North Yorkshire DfT Category F2 stations Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1839 Northern franchise railway stations Former York and North Midland Railway stations