WATCH: Timelapse released as major railway bridge is demolished in Cumbria
Timelapse footage has been released by Network Rail after a major milestone in the £60m project to renew Clifton Bridge near Penrith in Cumbria. The…
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Avanti West Coast begins diverting trains via historic route
Work has begun on Clifton Bridge in Cumbria and means that the West Coast Main Line has is now blocked. Avanti West Coast has, however,…
Reminder: Work on Clifton Bridge to begin tomorrow
Planned engineering works on the West Coast Main Line have included extensive works to Clifton Bridge near Penrith.
Steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter set for February tour
Saphos Trains is to run a 'Cumbrian Mountaineer' rail tour on Thursday 12 February next year.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to head to Carlisle this March
Steam locomotive 60007 'Sir Nigel Gresley' will haul Saphos' Trains' second Cumbrian Mountaineer rail tour on Wednesday 11 March next year.
Where to see steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere as it heads for Scotland this Saturday
34067 Tangmere will haul The Edinburgh Christmas Market train this Saturday (20th December 2025). The train departs from York at 06:56 with a diesel locomotive…
Book Review: Northern Diesels: DMUs in the North of England by Martyn Hilbert
This book is a photographic record of diesel multiple units (DMUs) operating throughout northern England.
Cumbrian railway station set for £13.5m transformation
A £13.5 million upgrade is set to transform Carlisle station into a more modern and accessible station.
Luxury train to pass through Scotland on its way to York this Friday
The York Christmas Statesman is running this Friday, 5th December 2025, taking passengers from Scotland to York. Hauled by two Class 47s, the train will…
Passengers reminded to plan ahead of West Coast Main Line upgrades
Between 24th December and 15th January, the West Coast Main Line will be upgraded, meaning that passengers are advised to check before they travel.