Network Rail says an accessible bridge would cost more and is not necessary.
Network Rail has said replacing a level crossing near York with a fully accessible bridge would cost an additional £3m to £5m.
Parish councillors want to see a fully-accessible bridge, but Network Rail said its plan is appropriate.The work is part of the Transpennine route upgrade, which will see more frequent trains on the line, travelling across four tracks at speeds of up to 125mph . Phil Bates, from the company, said: "We've done a great deal of work to look at who uses the level crossing and have designed a solution that meets their needs, makes the best use of taxpayers money and makes sense for this location with poor current accessibility.", the City of York Council rejected Network Rail's application to divert the public right of way via the proposed stepped bridge over concerns about access last year.
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