DARLINGTON MP Peter Gibson has welcomed news from the Department for Transport that the town will see it’s share of £4 million investment for track improvements to the mainline.

The Government has confirmed the investment to develop the design phase for gauge enhancement and track improvements for freight trains on Great Western, Midland Main Lines and at Darlington to allow longer intermodal freight trains to operate from Teesport to Yorkshire – with the Darlington scheme delivered by October.

Mr Gibson said: “It’s fantastic that Darlington will get a share of £4m to help improve tracks and gauges on the mainline.

“This will massively improve our connectivity and vital freight routes to Teesport and Yorkshire.”