I'm not sure what the snide 'sorry! Shame...' comment is for.
One wonders what sort of a railway system some of the 'enthisiasts' on here actually want.
I am sorry you find my comment snide, it wasnt intended as such (nor, obviously, addresed at you). Let me expand, as I now have a decent keyboard to type on not a phone.
Sorry, spending substantial sums on the Esk Valley infrastructure, such as additional crossing loops, is unlikely to be affordable in the present economic climate. That is a shame because the line would benefit from an improved service.
(Though, as I have said before, the 2-hourly service that you prefer isn't feasible within current physical constraints, even if the additional operating subsidy could be covered).