In 2005, as part of its franchise offer, the train operating Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) proposed to electrify the section of the line between Leeds and Hambleton junction in association with Network Rail, at an estimated cost of £70 million.
In 2005, as a component of its overall deal, Great North Eastern Railway (GNER) proposed to energize the section of the line connecting Leeds to Hambleton junction in conjunction with Network Rail, at a projected expense of £70 million.