In 1864 an act was obtained allowing a short  extension to the Midland Railway's line near Barnsley; the new chord would have enabled the South Yorkshire company to take advantage of their recently acquired running powers to Wakefield and Leeds over the Midland's lines.
In 1864, a law was passed allowing an additional section to be added to the Midland Railway's line near Barnsley; the new segment would have enabled the South Yorkshire company to utilize their recently acquired running rights to Wakefield and Leeds over the Midland's lines.