Lake District railway to host two Easter events
During the Easter holidays on the 30th March and 1st April, the Ravenglass Railway Museum will be hosting some fun activities.
Tag: Cumbria
Northern predicts record number of passengers travelling on iconic line in 2026
assenger numbers on the scenic Settle–Carlisle Line are expected to top one million this year as the route celebrates its 150th anniversary.
Operat…
Carlisle station welcomes new pub
A new heritage pub has steamed into life at Carlisle railway station, promising to galvanise Cumbria’s independent brewery scene.
The Scott & Brass…
WATCH: First trains run on new £60m railway bridge in Cumbria
Trains have been running on the new Clifton Bridge in Cumbria after a £60m project to replace the bridge.
M6 motorway opens 13 hours early after Cumbria bridge is pushed into place
The M6 motorway in Cumbria has reopened 13 hours earlier than scheduled after work to push the new Clifton Bridge was completed. The structure was…
Night time Direct Rail Services photoshoot raises money for Cumbrian Charity
Last month, Direct Rail Services held a charity event just outside of Maryport.
Lancashire railway station opens after major upgrade work
Preston station in Lancashire reopened this morning (Monday 5 January), after engineering workers completed a major signalling upgrade.
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…
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,…
Urgent safety advice released after Cumbria train derailment
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch is currently investigating a derailment of an Avanti West Coast Pendolino in Cumbria. The accident happened at Shap in Cumbria…