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.
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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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Class 99 locomotives will haul Britannic Explorer services from 2027
A new Belmond train, the Britannic Explorer, will be hauled by GB Railfreight, the leading UK transporter of goods.
Four Avanti West Coast Employees Take on Three Peaks Challenge
To raise money for the charity Railway Children, Avanti West Coast employees are undertaking the National Three Peaks Challenge.
Free shuttle bus makes Northern trains to the Lake District more attractive
A free shuttle bus from Ravenglass Station will now make it easier for visitors to the Lake District to explore the area's destinations.
Book Review: Roaming the West Coast Rails by Derek Cross
In this book, Derek Cross takes a journey along the West Coast route illustrating trains in many settings from the steam age through to modern tractio…
Northern to upgrade cycle storage facilities
Following a review of the available bicycle storage facilities, train operator Northern is upgrading the facilities at some stations across its networ…
New assistance points for disabled passengers at forty Northern stations
Train operator Northern has unveiled a new facility aimed at assisting disabled passengers at forty of its stations.
Keswick is again part of Britain’s railway network
Keswick is again part of the railway network with a virtual station that allows visitors to purchase a single ticket that covers train and bus and tra…
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…
