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.
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150th anniversary of Settle to Carlisle line supported by Michael Portillo
The new year marks the 150th anniversary of the Settle to Carlisle Railway Line.
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.
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.
Model railway festival set to be held in Settle
On the 19th and 20th July, DCCconcepts is hosting the Settle Model Rail Festival.
Steam locomotive 60007 Sir Nigel Gresley to visit Carlisle this Wednesday
60007 Sir Nigel Gresley is to visit Carlisle this Wednesday, 11th June 2025, as it hauls The Fellsman. Departing Crewe at 06:38, a diesel locomotive…
Northern Belle train to visit Carlisle this Saturday
The Northern Belle is to visit Carlisle this Saturday (1st March 2025). The tour will start at Manchester Victoria behind a Class 47 or 57…
Steam loco to travel through West Yorkshire for triple celebrations
The Settle Carlisle Railway Development Company are to run a special charter train to mark three special events in 2025.
Book Review: Line by Line: Cumbria by Neil Gibson
This book illustrates railways in Cumbria’s magnificent landscapes, with scenes in the Lake District, the Pennine fells, and the Cumbrian Coast.
Storm Éowyn: 14 railway lines to see no service as Northern issues Do Not Travel warning
Northern has issued a Do Not Travel warning as Storm Éowyn brings gale-force winds to the North of England.