of the early 1960s largely thanks to extensive use by the military. The North Eastern region of British Railways gave notice to close the line in 1963, but the Ministry of Transport refused permission. The line between Richmond and Catterick Bridge was singled as an economy measure, but this was not enough as the line only survived a few years before succumbing to closure to passengers in 1969. Freight carried on to Catterick Bridge until 1970. The bridge that carried the Catterick railway over the A1 at Brompton-on-Swale was purchased by the Wensleydale Railway in 2015. The bridge needed to be removed due to the A1 being upgraded to A1(M) status, which involved widening the road. The redundant Fort bridge (as it is known) will be used to enable the railway to span Apedale Beck west of Redmire railway station. See also List of closed railway lines in Great Britain List of closed railway stations in Britain References External links Richmond area showing both lines on navigable 1947 O. S. map Closed railway lines in North East England Railway lines opened in 1846 Rail transport in North Yorkshire Railway lines closed in 1969 Richmond, North Yorkshire 1846 establishments in England