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.
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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…
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.
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.
Timelapse footage released as Clifton Bridge structure now complete
Clifton Bridge, near Penrith, is currently being replaced as part of a £60 million project.
Network Rail Upgrades to Disrupt West Coast Main Line
As part of a £196 million investment by Network Rail, they will be making upgrades to the West Coast Main Line during Christmas and the New Year.
Settle to Carlisle line to be used as a diversionary route
To keep their passengers moving during the upcoming engineering works, Avanti West Coast will be running its trains on the Settle to Carlisle line.
Steel Beam Arrives at Clifton Bridge Site
Clifton Bridge near Penrith is due for a complete overhaul next year as part of a £60 million project.