Windermere Ferry is back in business following repairs to the Ferry including a new engine. The Ferry was re-launched on Saturday 27 October, resuming it’s normal departure times. The ferry takes people, vehicles, horses and cycles across the lake, reducing traffic on the surrounding narrow roads and easing congestion and pollution. It also links the busy eastern shore …
Northern by Arriva have been working hard over the last 12 months to improve the parking situation at Corkickle Station for both the local residents and the general public. This has involved regular consultation with the residents, ensuring all parties were happy with the developments. The area has recently been remarked, now allowing access for …
The staff at Workington Station have been remembering those who lost their lives in the line of duty. This wonderful ‘Memorial Corner’ showing WW1 poems and a flower tub with poppies has been made up, and is currently on display on the southbound platform.
Further RMT strike dates have been announced as follows, Saturday 27 October 2018, Saturday 3 November 2018, Saturday 10 November 2018. For more information, check out Northern’s website at: northernrailway.co.uk/strike .
Virgin has announced that work is taking place at Oxenholme station to install Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) in their car parks. Oxenholme Station is to become the first station on the route to have this technology. Virgin has stated that ANPR will improve the overall experience for people travelling to and from the station, as there will …
A huge round of applause for Kent’s Bank and Foreshaw Friends Group who was presented with a GOLD certificate at the ACoRP awards last week. This dedicated Group has worked hard to maintain and improve the garden areas of the station and have created new projects over the year. The Group have also received the Cumbria in Bloom 2018 Thriving …
A reminder of dates for the planned strikes in October. For more information, check out Northern’s website at: northernrailway.co.uk/strike .