Today witnessed a first on the Cumbrian Coast Line with the introduction of a boat at a train station! The new planter can now been seen on the southbound platform at Parton station. The newly formed station adoption group have worked extremely hard to try and transform the appearance of their local station including the …

Great News!  The New Northern 195 trains have started to appear across the network. This one was seen near Staveley Crossing on the Lakes Line. Let’s hope there are lots more to come!

The transformation of Maryport railway station continues to develop around the Roman theme of the station ‘The Edge of Empire’. Following the installation of the superb storyboards on the station platform, Community Rail Cumbria, together with local volunteer group “The Maryporters” who have adopted the station, have now put the icing on the cake! 8 …

Extensive engineering works around Acton Grange Junction (between Crewe and Preston on the West Coast Main Line) are due to take place with effect from 20 July through to 4 August 2019.  This will cause disruption to the normal rail timetables so please check your travel arrangements before setting out on your journey.  The works …

Some of the pupils from Flimby Primary School (Year 6) have been transforming the look of Flimby Train station along with the pupils and staff from Workington Academy, artist Todd and Matthew from The Colourful North. The art department from Workington Academy have supported the project from the start and been instrumental in the planning and …

Well done to everyone who participated in the Cark station community day on 13 June. Folks weeded, strimmed, dug, planted, watered, chopped, cleared and cleaned to revitalise the station platform areas and approach road. Thanks to the Friends of Cark Station, the Lions, Northern, Network Rail, ISS, local volunteeers and the Furness Line Community Rail …