Parking charges will be introduced at Weeton Station in a fortnight’s time.
Northern Railway has announced it is one of 10 station where charges are being brought in.
From Monday, December 11, motorists will have to pay £2 per day between 8am and 4pm on their phones to park at Weeton.
Northern said the charges would “ensure car parking facilities remain available for rail users only” but the move has sparked fears about the impact on parking in the village.
One resident, who asked not to be named, said:
“There is already a problem locally with how inconsiderately rail users park on the roads around the station.
“This will only make it worse.”
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Northern said in a statement:
“We know that the introduction of charges might be unwelcome news for some customers and colleagues, and we’re committed to keeping our car park arrangements under review to ensure they meet the needs of colleagues and customers alike.”
Northern said, in line with the approach taken by councils and parking companies, the machines will be cashless.
It means people will not be able to pay for parking through the ticket offices or onboard any of the services; they will have to pay via phone, smartphone or app.
None of the other rail stations in the north of England where parking charges are being introduced on December 10 are in the Harrogate district.
The other locations include Poppleton, Buckshaw Parkway and Snaith.
But motorists already have to pay to park at many local stations. For instance, Harrogate charges £4 per day and Pannal charges £3 per day.
