The Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership (YCCRP) transported passengers to a winter wonderland on a Northern service from Hull to Scarborough.

The journey was spiced up with mince pies for all and by a visit from Santa Claus, who gave out sweets and chatted to delighted children.

On arrival in Scarborough, Santa and helpers visited the craft fair at the old parcel offices on Platform 1, and spread some more festive cheer.

YCCRP will donate the leftover sweets to the Hinge centre in Bridlington, which works vulnerable families and homeless people.

The Yorkshire Coast Community Rail Partnership consists of individuals, community groups, businesses, and local councils for counties, cities, towns and parishes along the line. It works to improve community participation in the railway, and earlier this year organised a trip to improve older people’s confidence to travel.

Pete Myers, chair of YCCRP, said: “This was a lovely event, and so nice to get out there after the pandemic stopped so many events. It was great to see so many people riding the train just to see Santa, who really made the day of so many young people. I am so proud of the Community Rail Partnership, because they are all volunteers, and all engaged with the event and continue to work tirelessly to promote our line.”

Kerry Peters, regional director at Northern said: “Ten volunteers put hours of work into this very festive event. We are so lucky to have such a dedicated community along the Yorkshire coast who work their magic all year round.”