Northern launches new Cumbria Travel Pass
Northern has launched a new ticket that will allow passengers travelling across Cumbria to switch between trains, buses and boats.
Timetable adjustments for Northern passengers this May
Northern is advising passengers to check before they travel ahead of a national timetable change on Sunday, 17 May, which will bring revised train tim…
Virtual station at Keswick helps boost passenger travel to Lakes
From Monday, 27 April 2026, passengers headed to the Lake District can enjoy a ‘Virtual Railway Station’ at Keswick, introduced by Avanti West Coa…
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.
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.
