 These were rejected and with other companies trying to push railways through the area (Ryedale Railway Company and the Leeds, North Yorkshire and Durham Railway (LNYD) being notable competitors) the NER felt compelled to act.The NER and the Ryedale companies submitted plans for their respective railways but both efforts were defeated in Parliament.Eventually the Ryedale and the NER reached an agreement whereby the NER would build their line to Pickering via Helmsley and the Ryedale would be compensated to the amount of £11,000 for the expenses it had occurred.