 The line went into decline under British Railways despite dieselisation in 1958, eliminating the problem of trackside fires.By the end of 1963, Leeds to Wetherby services had been reduced to four on weekdays together with an extra service on Saturdays.At the same time, long-distance passenger services had increased, with two overnight services being transferred to the line in 1959 and during 1961–1963 two to Liverpool diesel expresses each way used the route.