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.
Tag: Lake District
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…
Steam locomotive 34067 Tangmere to pass through Yorkshire this Saturday
34067 Tangmere is to pass through Yorkshire this Saturday, 22nd February 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.